Diagnostic Code 8018: Multiple Sclerosis Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.124a
- Rating range
- 30%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Neurological conditions
The VA rates Multiple Sclerosis under diagnostic code 8018 in 38 CFR § 4.124a. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 8018 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Minimum rating What raters look forascertainable residuals required for the minimum rating; residuals rated separately and combined when higher |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Multiple Sclerosis. The Multiple Sclerosis condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Multiple Sclerosis appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 694 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Multiple Sclerosis, 2021 to 2026. The Multiple Sclerosis condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: each ruling's outcome is read from the order in the Board's published decision and rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, leaving out dismissals and withdrawals. The data codes the condition the Board ruled on, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Multiple Sclerosis appeals generally rather than DC 8018 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 8018?
Diagnostic code 8018 is the VA rating schedule entry for Multiple Sclerosis, found in 38 CFR § 4.124a. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 8018?
DC 8018 provides ratings of 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 8018 require?
The 30% rating for Multiple Sclerosis requires: Minimum rating.
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