Hematomyelia DC 8012
VA rates it under diagnostic code 8012 in 38 CFR 4.124a. Body system: Head & nerves.
How VA rates it
The schedule allows 10 rating levels for this code: 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, and 100%. VA picks the level whose criteria best match your symptoms and records.
Source: 38 CFR 4.124a on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels and criteria
| Rating | What the schedule says |
|---|---|
| 100% | For 6 months |
| 10% | Rate residuals, minimum |
Criteria text from 38 CFR 4.124a, eCFR as of November 10, 2026. The eCFR is the official source if anything here differs.
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