Diagnostic code
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. Ascertainable residuals (motor, sensory, visual, bowel and bladder, cognitive, and mood) are evaluated separately under the appropriate body-system codes and combined, so the overall evaluation can reach 100% What raters look for30% minimum; rate residuals separately |
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.
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. Ascertainable residuals (motor, sensory, visual, bowel and bladder, cognitive, and mood) are evaluated separately under the appropriate body-system codes and combined, so the overall evaluation can reach 100%.