VA Diagnostic Code 8730Neuralgia.
A single 0% rating under § 4.124a. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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Mild or moderate
General rating formula
Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8530)
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 8530). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8730)
Body System: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders Regulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a
What Is This Condition?
Neuralgia refers to nerve pain. Under the VA rating schedule, neuralgia listed under Diagnostic Code 8730 is evaluated by analogy to Paralysis of the affected nerve (Diagnostic Code 8530).
Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.
Available Rating Levels
The VA uses a rating ladder to assign a disability percentage based on the severity of the condition. For this diagnostic code, the schedule identifies the following level:
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 0% | Mild or moderate |
How the VA Rates This Condition
- Neuralgia under DC 8730 is rated by analogy to Paralysis (DC 8530).
- Under § 4.124, the rating for neuralgia is capped at moderate incomplete paralysis as its maximum severity level.
- Based on the rating ladder provided, a mild or moderate presentation corresponds to a 0% evaluation.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the VA rating schedule criteria as listed. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8730. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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