Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis DC 8017

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis VA Disability Rating Details

Diagnostic Code8017
CategoryNeurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders
SubcategoryBrain, New Growth of
Also Known AsAmyotrophic lateral sclerosis
CFR Section38 CFR ยง 4.124a
Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
100% 8017 Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Conditions Secondary to This

1 links
Major depressive disorder
9434
Strong

ALS causes depression through progressive loss of motor function, communication ability, and independence.

This May Be Secondary To

No upstream secondary-condition mappings point to this diagnostic code yet.

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