6350 - Lupus
Old Code
6350 - Lupus
New Code
6350 - Lupus erythematosus, systemic (disseminated)
Old Rating Criterion 1.
6350 Effective March 1, 1989 to August 30, 1996
| 6350 - Lupus | Rating |
|---|---|
| An evaluation of 100 percent is granted whenever there are constitutional manifestations associated with serous or synovial membrane or visceral involvement, or other totally incapacitating symptom combinations. | 100 |
| An evaluation of 80 percent is assigned whenever there are symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health. A higher evaluation of 100 percent is not warranted unless there is evidence of constitutional manifestations associated with serous or synovial membrane or visceral involvement, or other totally incapacitating symptom combinations. | 80 |
| An evaluation of 60 percent is assigned if there are frequent exacerbations with multiple joint and organ manifestations productive of moderately severe impairment of health. A higher evaluation of 80 percent is not warranted unless evidence demonstrates symptom combinations productive of severe impairment of health. | 60 |
| An evaluation of 30 percent is granted whenever there is indication of exacerbations of a week or more two or three times a year, or symptomatology productive of moderate impairment of health. A higher evaluation of 60 percent is not warranted unless there is evidence of frequent exacerbations with multiple joint and organ manifestations productive of moderately severe impairment of health. | 30 |
| An evaluation of 10 percent is assigned for exacerbations once or twice a year, or a condition which was symptomatic during the past two years. A higher evaluation of 30 percent is not warranted unless there is evidence of exacerbations of a week or more two or three times a year, or symptomatology productive of moderate impairment of health. | 10 |