VA Diagnostic Code 8715Neuralgia.
Rated from 10% to 30% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 30%20% non-dominant
Incomplete: Moderate
- 10%10% non-dominant
Incomplete: Mild
General rating formula
Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8515)
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 8515). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8715)
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders · Rated under 38 CFR § 4.124a
Understanding This Rating
Neuralgia is a nerve condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 8715. Because there is no separate rating formula specifically for neuralgia, the VA rates this condition by analogy to Paralysis of the median nerve (Diagnostic Code 8515).
An important limit applies: under § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis. That means the rating levels available for neuralgia stop at the "moderate" category described below.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a rating based on the severity of the incomplete paralysis and whether the affected limb is your dominant (major) or non-dominant (minor) extremity.
| Rating | Severity | Dominant (Major) Extremity | Non-Dominant (Minor) Extremity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moderate | Incomplete: Moderate | 30% | 20% |
| Mild | Incomplete: Mild | 10% | 10% |
What the VA Looks For
When rating neuralgia under this code, the VA considers:
- Severity of the incomplete paralysis — whether the nerve involvement is mild or moderate, since neuralgia cannot be rated above the moderate level.
- Which extremity is affected — dominant (major) and non-dominant (minor) extremities may be rated differently at the moderate level.
- Combined nerve injuries — per the VA's notes, combined nerve injuries should be rated by reference to the major nerve involvement, or, if sufficient in extent, the VA may consider radicular group ratings.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 8715. Individual ratings depend on the specifics of your condition as evaluated by the VA.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8715. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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