VA Diagnostic Code 8527Paralysis of:
Rated from 0% to 10% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 10%
Severe to complete
- 0%
Mild to moderate
Paralysis (Diagnostic Code 8527)
Body System: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Regulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a
Understanding This Rating
Diagnostic Code 8527 falls under the VA's rating framework for neurological conditions and convulsive disorders. Nerve-related conditions like this are evaluated based on how severely the affected nerve function is impaired.
The VA assigns a disability rating based on the degree of severity, expressed as a percentage. The rating reflects the level of impairment associated with the condition.
Available Rating Levels
Under Diagnostic Code 8527, the VA recognizes the following rating levels:
| Rating | Severity |
|---|---|
| 10% | Severe to complete |
| 0% | Mild to moderate |
What the VA Looks For
When rating a condition under Diagnostic Code 8527, the VA evaluates the degree of paralysis to determine which level applies:
- A 10% rating corresponds to impairment that is severe to complete.
- A 0% rating corresponds to impairment that is mild to moderate.
The rating assigned depends on the documented severity of the condition as it relates to these described levels.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a and is provided for general educational purposes. Individual evaluations are based on the specific medical evidence in each case.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8527. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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