Reference: 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8017
The published Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis schedule uses specific diagnostic codes.
Under 38 CFR 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8017, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is rated at 100 percent.
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Under 38 CFR 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8017, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is rated at 100 percent.
Regulatory authority: 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8017
This guide is educational only. RatingScope does not diagnose ALS, cannot determine service connection, and does not predict a VA decision. This provides the standard regulatory rule for ALS severity.
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A confirmed medical diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
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