VA Diagnostic Code 8409Neuralgia [Ninth (glossopharyngeal) 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 ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve.
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- 10%
Incomplete, moderate
General rating formula
Rate as Paralysis of: [Ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve] (DC 8209)
Notes on this code
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- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: [Ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve] (DC 8209). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Neuralgia of the Ninth (Glossopharyngeal) Cranial Nerve — VA Diagnostic Code 8409
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders · 38 CFR § 4.124a
What This Condition Is
Diagnostic Code 8409 covers neuralgia of the ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve. Neuralgia refers to nerve pain associated with this cranial nerve.
How the VA Rates It
This condition is rated by analogy to Paralysis of the Ninth (Glossopharyngeal) Cranial Nerve (Diagnostic Code 8209).
Under § 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 neuralgia of the ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve, the VA assesses the condition using the paralysis criteria for this nerve (DC 8209). Because § 4.124 caps neuralgia ratings at moderate incomplete paralysis, the evaluation focuses on identifying incomplete, moderate involvement of the nerve.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 8409. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any specific rating or outcome. For questions about your individual situation, consult the applicable regulations or a qualified representative.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8409. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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