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title: "DC 8530 - Paralysis of:"
diagnostic_code: "8530"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8530-ilio-inguinal-nerve-paralysis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:23:22.632738Z"
---

# DC 8530 - 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: Paralysis (Diagnostic Code 8530)

## Understanding This Rating

Diagnostic Code **8530** falls under the VA's **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders** category and is rated according to **§ 4.124a** of the federal rating schedule.

This diagnostic code addresses **paralysis** of the affected nerve. The severity of the paralysis is a central factor in how the VA assigns a disability rating.

## Available Rating Levels

Under Diagnostic Code 8530, there are two rating levels:

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

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

## What the VA Looks For

When rating under Diagnostic Code 8530, the VA evaluates the **severity of the paralysis** to determine which level applies. Specifically, the VA distinguishes between:

- **Mild or moderate** paralysis, which corresponds to the 0% level, and
- **Severe to complete** paralysis, which corresponds to the 10% level.

The applicable rating depends on where a veteran's condition falls along this scale, as evaluated under **§ 4.124a**.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 8530. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome. Individual evaluations depend on the specific medical evidence and circumstances of each case.*

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