VA Diagnostic Code 8407Neuralgia [Seventh (facial) cranial nerve]
A single 10% rating under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Summary
Neuralgia of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve.
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- 10%
Incomplete, moderate
General rating formula
Rate as Paralysis of: [Seventh (facial) cranial nerve] (DC 8207)
Notes on this code
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- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: [Seventh (facial) cranial nerve] (DC 8207). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Facial Nerve Neuralgia (Diagnostic Code 8407)
Understanding Neuralgia of the Seventh (Facial) Cranial Nerve
Neuralgia of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve is a neurological condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 8407, found in § 4.124a. It falls within the body system category of Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.
The seventh cranial nerve is the facial nerve. Neuralgia refers to nerve-related pain or irritation affecting this nerve.
How the VA Rates This Condition
This condition is rated by analogy to Paralysis of the Seventh (Facial) Cranial Nerve (DC 8207).
Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Available Rating Level
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Incomplete, moderate |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating facial nerve neuralgia, the VA considers whether the condition reflects incomplete, moderate involvement of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve. Because this condition is rated by analogy to paralysis of the facial nerve (DC 8207), and because § 4.124 caps neuralgia ratings at a moderate level of incomplete paralysis, the rating criteria are structured around that maximum level.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8407. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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