---
title: "DC 8529 - Paralysis of:"
diagnostic_code: "8529"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8529-external-cutaneous-nerve-of-thigh-paralysis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:23:07.704766Z"
---

# DC 8529 - 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 for Paralysis (Diagnostic Code 8529)

## Understanding This Rating

This entry covers **Paralysis** under **Diagnostic Code 8529**, part of the VA's schedule for **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**. It is evaluated under **§ 4.124a** of the federal regulations.

Neurological conditions can affect how nerves send signals throughout the body, which may impact movement, sensation, and daily function. When the VA rates a condition under this diagnostic code, it assigns a disability percentage based on how severe the paralysis is.

## Available Rating Levels

Under Diagnostic Code 8529, there are two rating levels:

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

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

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a condition under this diagnostic code, the VA considers the **degree of severity** of the paralysis. The rating assigned depends on whether the condition is classified as **mild or moderate** (0%) versus **severe to complete** (10%).

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8529. Individual evaluations depend on the specific medical evidence and findings in each case.*

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