Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders§ 4.124aUpdated
Rating criteria

VA Diagnostic Code 8722Neuralgia.

Rated from 0% to 10% under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires at each level.

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  1. 10%

    Incomplete: Moderate

  2. 0%

    Incomplete: Mild

How it is applied

General rating formula

Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8522)

From the schedule

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 § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.

Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8722)

Body System: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Regulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a

Understanding Neuralgia

Neuralgia is a nerve condition rated by the VA under Diagnostic Code 8722. Rather than having its own standalone rating scale, this condition is rated by analogy to Paralysis of DC 8522.

Under § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis. This means the highest available level for neuralgia under this code corresponds to moderate incomplete paralysis.

Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns the following disability rating levels for neuralgia under this diagnostic code:

RatingCriteria
10%Incomplete paralysis — Moderate
0%Incomplete paralysis — Mild

What the VA Looks For

When rating neuralgia under DC 8722, the VA evaluates the condition by comparing it to the paralysis criteria in DC 8522. Key points from the rating framework include:

  • The condition is rated by analogy to Paralysis of DC 8522.
  • Per § 4.124, neuralgia may not be rated higher than moderate incomplete paralysis.
  • The distinction between a 10% and a 0% rating depends on whether the incomplete paralysis is classified as moderate or mild.

This information is based on the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 8722 under 38 CFR § 4.124a. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any specific rating or outcome.

These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8722. The official version is the one that governs your rating.

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