VA Diagnostic Code 8623Neuritis.
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 8523)
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 8523). 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 8623)
Understanding Neuritis and How the VA Rates It
Body System: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Regulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a — Diagnostic Code 8623
What Is Neuritis?
Neuritis is a nerve condition rated under the VA's schedule for neurological disorders. Because it does not have its own standalone criteria, the VA rates neuritis by analogy to Paralysis of the anterior tibial nerve (Diagnostic Code 8523). This means the VA looks at how the condition affects nerve function and assigns a rating using the paralysis framework.
Available Rating Levels
Under Diagnostic Code 8623, neuritis is rated at the following levels:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Incomplete paralysis — Moderate |
| 0% | Incomplete paralysis — Mild |
What the VA Looks For
When rating neuritis, the VA evaluates the degree of incomplete paralysis and whether certain physical (organic) changes are present. Per § 4.123:
- Without organic changes: Neuritis that is not characterized by organic changes is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
- With organic changes: When organic changes are present, neuritis may be rated up to severe incomplete paralysis.
Organic changes the VA considers include:
- Loss of reflexes
- Muscle atrophy
- Sensory disturbances
- Constant pain, at times excruciating
Because neuritis is rated by analogy to Paralysis of DC 8523, the specific rating assigned reflects how closely the condition matches the mild or moderate levels of incomplete paralysis described in that framework.
This information is based on the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a. Individual ratings depend on the specific findings in each case.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8623. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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