VA Diagnostic Code 8613Neuritis.
Rated from 20% to 40% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 40%30% non-dominant
Incomplete: Moderate
- 20%20% non-dominant
Incomplete: Mild
General rating formula
Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8513)
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Note: Combined nerve injuries should be rated by reference to the major involvement, or if sufficient in extent, consider radicular group ratings.
- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8513). Per § 4.123, neuritis not characterized by organic changes (loss of reflexes, muscle atrophy, sensory disturbances, and constant pain, at times excruciating) is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis; with such organic changes it may be rated up to severe incomplete paralysis.
Neuritis (Diagnostic Code 8613)
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders • 38 CFR § 4.124a
Understanding This Rating
Neuritis is a neurological condition rated under Diagnostic Code 8613. Because it falls within the group of conditions affecting the nerves, the VA does not use a standalone set of criteria for it. Instead, neuritis is rated by analogy to Paralysis under Diagnostic Code 8513.
This means the VA evaluates how the condition affects nerve function and assigns a rating level that mirrors the corresponding degree of paralysis.
Available Rating Levels
The VA rates neuritis under DC 8513 using the following levels. Ratings can differ depending on whether the affected extremity is dominant or non-dominant.
| Rating | Criteria | Non-Dominant (Minor) Extremity |
|---|---|---|
| 40% | Incomplete: Moderate | 30% |
| 20% | Incomplete: Mild | 20% |
What the VA Looks For
When rating neuritis, the VA considers the presence or absence of organic changes, which include:
- Loss of reflexes
- Muscle atrophy
- Sensory disturbances
- Constant pain, at times excruciating
How this affects the rating (per § 4.123):
- Without organic changes: Neuritis that is not characterized by these organic changes is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
- With organic changes: When these organic changes are present, neuritis may be rated up to severe incomplete paralysis.
Important Notes
- Combined nerve injuries should be rated by reference to the major involvement. If the involvement is sufficient in extent, the VA may consider radicular group ratings.
This information is based on the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a and § 4.123. It is provided for general educational purposes and describes how the condition is evaluated. It is not legal advice and does not predict any individual outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8613. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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