VA Diagnostic Code 8728Neuralgia.
A single 0% rating under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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- 0%
Mild or moderate
General rating formula
Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8528)
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 8528). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8728)
Understanding This Neurological Condition
Neuralgia is a condition affecting the nervous system. Under the VA rating schedule, it falls within the category of Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders and is evaluated under § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8728.
How the VA Rates Neuralgia
Neuralgia is rated by analogy to Paralysis of (Diagnostic Code 8528). According to § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Available Rating Level
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 0% | Mild or moderate |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating a claim for neuralgia under Diagnostic Code 8728, the VA considers:
- Rating by analogy: This condition is rated using the criteria for Paralysis under Diagnostic Code 8528.
- The regulatory ceiling: Per § 4.124, neuralgia is capped at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
- Severity of symptoms: Whether the condition presents as mild or moderate, which corresponds to a 0% rating level.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8728. It is provided for general informational purposes and reflects the criteria used to evaluate this condition.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8728. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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