---
title: "DC 8407 - Neuralgia [Seventh (facial) cranial nerve]"
diagnostic_code: "8407"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8407-neuralgia-seventh-facial-cranial-nerve"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:27:52.187537Z"
---

# DC 8407 - Neuralgia [Seventh (facial) cranial nerve]

Rated under § 4.124a. Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders.

Neuralgia of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve.

Rate as Paralysis of: [Seventh (facial) cranial nerve] (DC 8207)

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 10% | Incomplete, moderate |

## Notes

- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: [Seventh (facial) cranial nerve] (DC 8207). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.

# Facial Nerve Neuralgia (Diagnostic Code 8407)

## Understanding Neuralgia of the Seventh (Facial) Cranial Nerve

Neuralgia of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve is a neurological condition rated by the VA under **Diagnostic Code 8407**, found in **§ 4.124a**. It falls within the body system category of **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**.

The seventh cranial nerve is the facial nerve. Neuralgia refers to nerve-related pain or irritation affecting this nerve.

## How the VA Rates This Condition

This condition is **rated by analogy to Paralysis of the Seventh (Facial) Cranial Nerve (DC 8207)**.

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

### Available Rating Level

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **10%** | Incomplete, moderate |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating facial nerve neuralgia, the VA considers whether the condition reflects **incomplete, moderate** involvement of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve. Because this condition is rated by analogy to paralysis of the facial nerve (DC 8207), and because § 4.124 caps neuralgia ratings at a moderate level of incomplete paralysis, the rating criteria are structured around that maximum level.

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a