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title: "DC 8522 - Paralysis of:"
diagnostic_code: "8522"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8522-musculocutaneous-superficial-peroneal-nerve-paralysis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:21:07.377420Z"
---

# DC 8522 - Paralysis of:

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 30% | Complete; eversion of foot weakened |
| 20% | Incomplete: Severe |
| 10% | Incomplete: Moderate |
| 0% | Incomplete: Mild |

# Paralysis (Diagnostic Code 8522)

**Body System:** Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
**Regulation:** 38 CFR § 4.124a

## Understanding This Condition

The VA rates paralysis under Diagnostic Code 8522, which falls within the category of Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders. This condition can affect the strength and function of the foot, including the ability to turn the foot outward (eversion).

The VA evaluates this condition on a scale based on whether the paralysis is **complete** or **incomplete**, and, when incomplete, how severe the impact is.

## Available Rating Levels

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **30%** | Complete; eversion of foot weakened |
| **20%** | Incomplete: Severe |
| **10%** | Incomplete: Moderate |
| **0%** | Incomplete: Mild |

## What the VA Looks For

When rating this condition, the VA distinguishes between complete and incomplete paralysis:

- **Complete paralysis** is recognized at the **30%** level, characterized by weakened eversion of the foot.
- **Incomplete paralysis** is rated according to its severity:
  - **Severe** incomplete paralysis is rated at **20%**.
  - **Moderate** incomplete paralysis is rated at **10%**.
  - **Mild** incomplete paralysis is rated at **0%**.

The distinction between mild, moderate, and severe reflects the degree to which the paralysis affects function, with higher ratings assigned to greater levels of impairment.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a. Individual evaluations depend on the specific findings in your case.*

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