Multiple sclerosis (DC 8018) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 8018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Neurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders |
| Subcategory | Brain, New Growth of |
| Also Known As | Multiple sclerosis |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.124a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Minimum rating |
Conditions Secondary to This
4 linksErectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity
7522
MS frequently causes erectile dysfunction through spinal cord involvement.
Field vision, impairment
6080
Optic neuritis and visual field loss are among the earliest and most common symptoms of MS.
Major depressive disorder
9434
MS causes depression through both neurological demyelination affecting brain circuits and the chronic disability burden.
Neurogenic bladder
7542
MS commonly causes neurogenic bladder and urinary dysfunction through spinal cord demyelination.
This May Be Secondary To
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