Multiple sclerosis
Disease that affects the central nervous system resulting in varying symptoms (numbness, weakness, heightened sensitivity, lack of coordination, vision problems, etc.). The disease is a relapsing condition that is more common among women and sequelae can be debilitating.
Things to consider
- Diagnosis date
- Age at diagnosis
- Symptoms
- Number of relapses
- Severity
- Degree of disability
What response can you expect?
- Life
- Critical illness
- Disability
- Healthcare
Mild form
| Within 5 years of the last relapse: | rated +100 |
| More than 5 years since the last relapse: | rated +50 |
Moderate form
| Within 5 years of the last relapse: | rated +150 |
| More than 5 years since the last relapse: | rated +100 |
Severe form
| Within 10 years of the last relapse: | declined |
| More than 10 years since the last relapse: | rated +250 or declined |
| All cases: | declined |
| All cases: | declined |