---
title: "DC 8527 - Paralysis of:"
diagnostic_code: "8527"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8527-internal-saphenous-nerve-paralysis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:22:38.391291Z"
---

# DC 8527 - Paralysis of:

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 10% | Severe to complete |
| 0% | Mild to moderate |

# Paralysis (Diagnostic Code 8527)

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

## Understanding This Rating

Diagnostic Code 8527 falls under the VA's rating framework for neurological conditions and convulsive disorders. Nerve-related conditions like this are evaluated based on how severely the affected nerve function is impaired.

The VA assigns a disability rating based on the degree of severity, expressed as a percentage. The rating reflects the level of impairment associated with the condition.

## Available Rating Levels

Under Diagnostic Code 8527, the VA recognizes the following rating levels:

| Rating | Severity |
|--------|----------|
| **10%** | Severe to complete |
| **0%** | Mild to moderate |

## What the VA Looks For

When rating a condition under Diagnostic Code 8527, the VA evaluates the degree of paralysis to determine which level applies:

- A **10%** rating corresponds to impairment that is **severe to complete**.
- A **0%** rating corresponds to impairment that is **mild to moderate**.

The rating assigned depends on the documented severity of the condition as it relates to these described levels.

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*This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a and is provided for general educational purposes. Individual evaluations are based on the specific medical evidence in each case.*

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