VA Diagnostic Code 8525Paralysis of:
Rated from 10% to 30% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 30%
Complete; paralysis of all muscles of sole of foot, frequently with painful paralysis of a causalgic nature; toes cannot be flexed; adduction is weakened; plantar flexion is impaired
- 20%
Incomplete: Severe
- 10%
Incomplete: Moderate
- 10%
Incomplete: Mild
Paralysis (Diagnostic Code 8525)
VA Disability Rating — Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Rated under 38 CFR § 4.124a
Understanding This Condition
Diagnostic Code 8525 addresses paralysis affecting the muscles of the sole of the foot. When this nerve is affected, it can impair how the foot and toes move and function.
The VA recognizes that this condition can range from mild, incomplete nerve involvement to complete paralysis. The rating assigned depends on how severe the paralysis is and how much it affects the muscles and movement of the foot.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a disability percentage based on the severity of the paralysis, as described below:
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 30% | Complete paralysis — paralysis of all muscles of the sole of the foot, frequently with painful paralysis of a causalgic nature; toes cannot be flexed; adduction is weakened; plantar flexion is impaired |
| 20% | Incomplete: Severe |
| 10% | Incomplete: Moderate |
| 10% | Incomplete: Mild |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA considers:
- Whether the paralysis is complete or incomplete. Complete paralysis is rated at the highest level (30%).
- For complete paralysis: whether all muscles of the sole of the foot are paralyzed, whether there is painful paralysis of a causalgic nature, whether the toes can be flexed, whether adduction is weakened, and whether plantar flexion is impaired.
- For incomplete paralysis: the degree of severity — categorized as mild, moderate, or severe — which determines whether the rating falls at the 10% or 20% level.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a and is provided for general educational purposes. Individual evaluations are made by the VA based on the specific facts of each case.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8525. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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