Syringomyelia
The VA rates Syringomyelia under Diagnostic Code 8024 at a single 30% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule — DC 8024 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 30%
- Maximum rating
- 30%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.124a
- Body system
- Neurological Conditions
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
30%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Syringomyelia?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Minimum rating |
“Minimum rating”
What other neurological conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Syringomyelia in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 8019Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemicRated up to 100%
- 8020Brain, abscess ofRated up to 100%
- 8021Spinal cord, new growths of, malignantRated up to 100%
- 8022Spinal cord, new growths of, benignRated up to 60%
- 8023Progressive muscular atrophyRated up to 30%
- 8025Myasthenia gravisRated up to 30%
- 8045Residuals of traumatic brain injury (TBI)Rated up to 100%
- 8046Cerebral arteriosclerosisRated up to 0%
- 8100MigraineRated up to 50%
- 8103Tic, convulsiveRated up to 30%
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Common Questions About Syringomyelia VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Syringomyelia?
The VA rates Syringomyelia under Diagnostic Code 8024 at 30%. The minimum 30% rating requires: Minimum rating. The maximum 30% rating requires: Minimum rating.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Syringomyelia?
The VA rates Syringomyelia under Diagnostic Code (DC) 8024, published in 38 CFR § 4.124a. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Syringomyelia qualify for TDIU?
Syringomyelia maxes at 30%, well below the single-disability TDIU threshold. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities, TDIU may be achievable under 38 CFR § 4.16. Focus on establishing secondary conditions to increase the combined rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Syringomyelia?
The key evidence for Syringomyelia is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. For neurological conditions, nerve conduction studies, EMG results, and documentation of complete vs incomplete paralysis distinguish the rating tiers. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Syringomyelia?
The C&P examiner uses a Neurological Conditions DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 8024 rating criteria. The examiner tests reflexes, sensation, and motor function. If nerve damage is suspected, EMG or nerve conduction studies may be ordered. Distinguish between complete and incomplete paralysis — the rating difference is significant.
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