VA Diagnostic Code 8723Neuralgia.
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 § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8723)
Understanding This Condition
Neuralgia is a neurological condition addressed under 38 CFR § 4.124a, within the body system category of Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.
Under the VA rating schedule, neuralgia is rated by analogy to Paralysis of (DC 8523). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the condition. For neuralgia under Diagnostic Code 8723, the available rating levels are:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Incomplete paralysis — Moderate |
| 0% | Incomplete paralysis — Mild |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating neuralgia under this diagnostic code, the VA rates the condition by analogy to Paralysis of (DC 8523). Because neuralgia is capped at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis per § 4.124, the assessment focuses on whether the incomplete paralysis is characterized as mild (0%) or moderate (10%).
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8723. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8723. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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