6315 - Pellagra
Old Code
6315 - Pellagra
New Code
6315 - Pellagra
Old Rating Criterion 1.
6315 Effective March 1, 1989 to August 30, 1996
| 6315 - Pellagra | Rating |
|---|---|
| An evaluation of 100 percent is granted if the record shows marked mental changes, moist dermatitis, inability to retain adequate nourishment, exhaustion, and cachexia. | 100 |
| An evaluation of 60 percent is granted whenever there is indication of severe symptomatology with nervous or mental symptoms and impairment of bodily vigor. A higher evaluation of 100 percent is not warranted unless there is evidence of marked mental changes, moist dermatitis, inability to retain adequate nourishment, exhaustion, and cachexia. | 60 |
| An evaluation of 40 percent is assigned for moderately severe symptoms with stomatitis, persistent diarrhea, and symmetrical dermatitis. A higher evaluation of 60 percent is not warranted unless there is evidence of severe symptomatology with nervous or mental symptoms and impairment of bodily vigor. | 40 |
| An evaluation of 20 percent is assigned for moderate symptoms with stomatitis, achlorhydria, or recurring diarrhea. A higher evaluation of 40 percent is not warranted unless there is evidence of moderately severe symptoms with stomatitis, persistent diarrhea, and symmetrical dermatitis. | 20 |
| An evaluation of 10 percent is granted for mild symptomatology with vague digestive disturbances, loss of appetite and weight, slight diarrhea, headache, and vertigo. A higher evaluation of 20 percent is not warranted unless evidence demonstrates moderate symptoms with stomatitis, achlorhydria, or recurring diarrhea. | 10 |