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title: "DC 8628 - Neuritis."
diagnostic_code: "8628"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8628-obturator-nerve-neuritis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:38:44.022342Z"
---

# DC 8628 - Neuritis.

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

Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8528)

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 0% | Mild or moderate |

## Notes

- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8528). 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 8628)

## Understanding Neuritis and How the VA Rates It

**Body System:** Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
**Regulation:** 38 CFR § 4.124a
**Diagnostic Code:** 8628

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### What This Condition Is

Neuritis is a neurological condition addressed under the VA's rating schedule for neurological conditions and convulsive disorders. Under Diagnostic Code 8628, neuritis is rated **by analogy to Paralysis of the affected nerve (Diagnostic Code 8528)**.

### How the VA Rates Neuritis

Because neuritis is rated by analogy, the VA applies the criteria used for paralysis of the corresponding nerve (DC 8528). The VA looks at whether the neuritis involves specific **organic changes**, which are described in the regulations as:

- Loss of reflexes
- Muscle atrophy
- Sensory disturbances
- Constant pain, at times excruciating

**Per § 4.123:**

- Neuritis **not** characterized by these organic changes is rated at a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis**.
- Neuritis **with** these organic changes may be rated up to **severe incomplete paralysis**.

### Available Rating Level

| Rating | What It Reflects |
|--------|------------------|
| **0%** | Mild or moderate |

### What the VA Looks For

When evaluating neuritis under DC 8628, the VA considers:

- The presence or absence of **organic changes** (loss of reflexes, muscle atrophy, sensory disturbances, and constant pain, at times excruciating), which determine the ceiling of how the condition may be rated.
- Application of the **Paralysis of (DC 8528)** criteria by analogy, in accordance with § 4.124a and § 4.123.

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*This information is provided for general educational purposes and is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome. Every claim is evaluated individually based on the medical evidence and applicable regulations.*

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