VA Diagnostic Code 8727Neuralgia.
A single 0% rating under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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- 0%
Mild to moderate
General rating formula
Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8527)
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 8527). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Neuralgia (Diagnostic Code 8727)
Understanding This Neurological Condition
Neuralgia is a nerve-related condition addressed under the VA's rating schedule for Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders, governed by § 4.124a.
Under Diagnostic Code 8727, neuralgia is rated by analogy to Paralysis of Diagnostic Code 8527. In practical terms, this means the VA evaluates the condition using the criteria that apply to that corresponding paralysis rating.
An important limit applies to this code: per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Available Rating Levels
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Mild to moderate |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating neuralgia under DC 8727, the VA:
- Rates the condition by analogy to Paralysis of (DC 8527), applying that code's framework to your neuralgia.
- Applies the § 4.124 ceiling, meaning neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis — it cannot be rated higher than that level under this code.
- Considers whether the condition falls within the mild to moderate range associated with the 0% level shown above.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 8727. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8727. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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