VA Diagnostic Code 8622Neuritis.
Rated from 0% to 10% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 10%
Incomplete: Moderate
- 0%
Incomplete: Mild
General rating formula
Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8522)
Notes on this code
These notes are part of the regulation. They change how the levels above are applied.
- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8522). 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 (VA Diagnostic Code 8622)
Understanding This Neurological Condition
Neuritis is a nerve condition evaluated under the VA's rating schedule for Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders (§ 4.124a).
Rather than having its own standalone criteria, neuritis under Diagnostic Code 8622 is rated by analogy to Paralysis of (DC 8522). In practical terms, the VA looks at how much the nerve involvement limits function—much the same way it evaluates the corresponding form of nerve paralysis.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the incomplete nerve involvement. For this condition, the schedule provides the following levels:
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 10% | Incomplete: Moderate |
| 0% | Incomplete: Mild |
What the VA Looks For
When rating neuritis, the VA considers whether the condition involves organic changes. Under § 4.123, this is a key distinction:
- Neuritis without organic changes is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Neuritis with organic changes may be rated up to severe incomplete paralysis.
The organic changes the VA looks for include:
- Loss of reflexes
- Muscle atrophy
- Sensory disturbances
- Constant pain (at times described as excruciating)
Because DC 8622 is rated by analogy to DC 8522 (Paralysis of), the evaluation focuses on the degree to which nerve function is affected and whether these organic signs are present.
This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule, § 4.124a and § 4.123. It is provided for general educational purposes.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8622. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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