---
title: "DC 8540 - Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin)"
diagnostic_code: "8540"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8540-soft-tissue-sarcoma-of-neurogenic-origin"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T05:23:37.815065Z"
---

# DC 8540 - Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin)

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin) |

## Notes

- Note: The 100 percent rating will be continued for 6 months following the cessation of surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy or other therapeutic procedure. At this point, if there has been no local recurrence or metastases, the rating will be made on residuals.

# Soft-Tissue Sarcoma (of Neurogenic Origin) — VA Diagnostic Code 8540

*Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders · 38 CFR § 4.124a*

## What This Condition Is

Soft-tissue sarcoma of neurogenic origin is a cancer that arises in the nerve-related soft tissues of the body. Because it is classified among neurological conditions, the VA rates it under Diagnostic Code 8540 in § 4.124a.

## Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 8540, the VA assigns a single active rating level:

| Rating | Criteria |
| ------ | -------- |
| **100%** | Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin) |

## What the VA Looks For

The VA assigns the **100%** rating for an active soft-tissue sarcoma of neurogenic origin.

Per the rating notes:

- The **100 percent rating continues for 6 months** following the cessation of surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedure.
- At that point, if there has been **no local recurrence or metastases**, the rating will then be made on the **residuals** of the condition.

## Important Note

This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 8540 and is provided for general educational purposes. It describes how the condition is structured within the rating schedule and does not predict or promise any particular outcome for an individual claim.

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