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- Diagnostic code: DC 8011Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Poliomyelitis, anterior
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 6510Respiratory System
Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic.
Rated under § 4.97
- Diagnostic code: DC 6513Respiratory System
Sinusitis, maxillary, chronic.
Rated under § 4.97
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iv, Chapter 3, Section CM-21-1
Individual Unemployability (IU) Rating and Decision Review
VIII.iv.3.C.4.e. Entitlement to SMC at the Housebound Rate if IU Rating Is Based on a Single Disability A Veteran in receipt of IU benefits may be entitled to SMC at the housebound rate under [38 U.S.C. 1114(s)](<https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/1114>) if the evidence shows that the *…
- Diagnostic code: DC 8012Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Hematomyelia
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8013Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Syphilis, cerebrospinal
Rate upon the severity of convulsions, paralysis, visual impairment or psychotic involvement, etc.
- Diagnostic code: DC 5025Musculoskeletal System
Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome)
Rated under § 4.71a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8015Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Tabes dorsalis
Rate upon the severity of convulsions, paralysis, visual impairment or psychotic involvement, etc.
- Diagnostic code: DC 8003Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Brain, new growth of: Benign
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8046Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Cerebral arteriosclerosis
Purely neurological disabilities, such as hemiplegia, cranial nerve paralysis, etc., due to cerebral arteriosclerosis will be rated under the diagnostic codes dealing with such specific disabilities, with citation of a hyphenated diagnostic code (e.g., 8046-8207). Purely subjective complaints such…
- Diagnostic code: DC 8024Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Syringomyelia
Rated under § 4.124a
- Regulation section: Part IV, Subpart i, Chapter 1, Section BM-21-1
Evidentiary Standards for Finding an Examination or Opinion Necessary
Example 1: A Veteran claims stomach problems secondary to an SC heart condition. A statement in support of claim contends that since starting prescribed medications two years ago for the heart condition, the Veteran has experienced stomach problems to include constipation, pain, and…
- Diagnostic code: DC 8010Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Myelitis
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 6511Respiratory System
Sinusitis, ethmoid, chronic.
Rated under § 4.97
- Diagnostic code: DC 8008Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Brain, vessels, thrombosis of
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8025Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Myasthenia gravis
Rated under § 4.124a
- Diagnostic code: DC 8004Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Paralysis agitans
Rated under § 4.124a
- Regulation section: § 4.88a38 CFR
Chronic fatigue syndrome.
§ 4.88a. Chronic fatigue syndrome. (a) For VA purposes, the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome requires: (1) new onset of debilitating fatigue severe enough to reduce daily activity to less than 50 percent of the usual level for at least six months; and (2) the exclusion, by history, physical…
- Regulation section: Part VIII, Subpart iv, Chapter 9, Section BM-21-1
Diving-Related Disabilities
VIII.iv.9.B.1.c. Toxic Effects of Gases in Diving The table below describes the conditions and associated symptoms that may be due to the toxic effects of gases when diving. Chronic disabilities may result from these responses to diving. | Condition| Symptoms High pressure…
- Diagnostic code: DC 8007Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
Brain, vessels, embolism of
Rated under § 4.124a
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