---
title: "DC 8528 - Paralysis of:"
diagnostic_code: "8528"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8528-obturator-nerve-paralysis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:22:52.273936Z"
---

# DC 8528 - Paralysis of:

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

## Rating criteria

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

# VA Disability Rating: Diagnostic Code 8528 — Paralysis (Neurological Conditions)

## Understanding This Rating

**Diagnostic Code 8528** falls under the VA's schedule for **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**, and is evaluated according to **38 CFR § 4.124a**.

This code addresses **paralysis** of the affected nerve or region. Paralysis refers to a loss of function or movement, and the VA assigns a disability rating based on how severe the paralysis is.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA uses the following rating levels for conditions evaluated under Diagnostic Code 8528:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
|--------|------------------|
| **10%** | Severe to complete paralysis |
| **0%** | Mild or moderate paralysis |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under this diagnostic code, the VA focuses on the **degree of severity** of the paralysis:

- A **10% rating** is assigned when the paralysis is characterized as **severe to complete**.
- A **0% rating** is assigned when the paralysis is characterized as **mild or moderate**.

The VA reviews medical evidence to determine which of these descriptions most closely matches your condition.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a for Diagnostic Code 8528. Individual ratings depend on the specific medical evidence in each case.*

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