---
title: "DC 8612 - Neuritis."
diagnostic_code: "8612"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8612-lower-radicular-group-neuritis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:33:33.119281Z"
---

# DC 8612 - Neuritis.

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

Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8512)

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Rating (non-dominant) | Criteria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40% | 30% | Incomplete: Moderate |
| 20% | 20% | Incomplete: Mild |

## Notes

- Note: Combined nerve injuries should be rated by reference to the major involvement, or if sufficient in extent, consider radicular group ratings.
- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8512). Per § 4.123, neuritis not characterized by organic changes (loss of reflexes, muscle atrophy, sensory disturbances, and constant pain, at times excruciating) is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis; with such organic changes it may be rated up to severe incomplete paralysis.

# Neuritis (VA Diagnostic Code 8612)

## Understanding This Condition

**Neuritis** is a neurological condition rated by the VA under **§ 4.124a**, within the body system covering **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**.

Because neuritis affects the nerves, the VA does not rate it with its own standalone criteria. Instead, it is rated **by analogy to Paralysis of (Diagnostic Code 8512)** — meaning the VA measures how the nerve impairment limits function, using the same framework applied to paralysis.

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## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a percentage based on the severity of incomplete paralysis. Ratings may differ depending on whether the affected limb is your dominant ("major") or non-dominant ("minor") extremity.

| Rating | Severity | Non-Dominant (Minor) Extremity |
|--------|----------|-------------------------------|
| **40%** | Incomplete: Moderate | 30% |
| **20%** | Incomplete: Mild | 20% |

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## What the VA Looks For

When rating neuritis, the VA considers the **degree of nerve involvement** and whether there are **organic changes** to the nerve. Per **§ 4.123**:

- **Without organic changes:** Neuritis that is *not* characterized by organic changes — such as loss of reflexes, muscle atrophy, sensory disturbances, and constant pain (at times excruciating) — is rated at a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis**.
- **With organic changes:** When these organic changes are present, the condition **may be rated up to severe incomplete paralysis**.

### Combined Nerve Injuries

If more than one nerve is involved, the VA notes that **combined nerve injuries should be rated by reference to the major involvement**, or — if the extent is sufficient — the VA may **consider radicular group ratings**.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 8612. Individual evaluations depend on the specific findings in your case.*

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