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title: "DC 8104 - Paramyoclonus multiplex (convulsive state, myoclonic type)"
diagnostic_code: "8104"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8104-paramyoclonus-multiplex-convulsive-state-myoclonic-type"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:11:21.164084Z"
---

# DC 8104 - Paramyoclonus multiplex (convulsive state, myoclonic type)

Rated under § 4.124a. Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 60% | Rate as tic; convulsive; severe cases |

# Paramyoclonus Multiplex (Convulsive State, Myoclonic Type) — VA Diagnostic Code 8104

## Understanding This Condition and How the VA Rates It

Paramyoclonus multiplex is a neurological condition marked by a convulsive state of the myoclonic type. The VA classifies it under **Diagnostic Code 8104**, within the category of **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**, and rates it according to **38 CFR § 4.124a**.

## Available Rating Level

Under the VA rating schedule, this condition has one listed evaluation level:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
|--------|------------------|
| **60%** | Rated as a tic; convulsive; severe cases |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating paramyoclonus multiplex under Diagnostic Code 8104, the VA considers the condition as a convulsive, tic-type disorder and applies the criteria for **severe cases** at the 60% level.

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*This entry is provided for general informational purposes and reflects the rating criteria listed under 38 CFR § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8104. It is not legal advice, and individual outcomes depend on the specific facts and medical evidence of each claim.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a