---
title: "DC 8723 - Neuralgia."
diagnostic_code: "8723"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8723-anterior-tibial-deep-peroneal-nerve-neuralgia"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:43:42.385641Z"
---

# DC 8723 - Neuralgia.

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

Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8523)

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 10% | Incomplete: Moderate |
| 0% | Incomplete: Mild |

## Notes

- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8523). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.

# Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8723)

## Understanding This Condition

**Neuralgia** is a neurological condition addressed under **38 CFR § 4.124a**, within the body system category of **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**.

Under the VA rating schedule, neuralgia is **rated by analogy to Paralysis of (DC 8523)**. Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis**.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the condition. For neuralgia under Diagnostic Code 8723, the available rating levels are:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **10%** | Incomplete paralysis — **Moderate** |
| **0%** | Incomplete paralysis — **Mild** |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating neuralgia under this diagnostic code, the VA rates the condition **by analogy to Paralysis of (DC 8523)**. Because neuralgia is capped at a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis** per § 4.124, the assessment focuses on whether the incomplete paralysis is characterized as **mild** (0%) or **moderate** (10%).

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8723. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.*

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