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title: "DC 8724 - Neuralgia."
diagnostic_code: "8724"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8724-internal-popliteal-tibial-nerve-neuralgia"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:43:58.823175Z"
---

# DC 8724 - Neuralgia.

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

Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8524)

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 20% | Incomplete: Moderate |
| 10% | Incomplete: Mild |

## Notes

- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8524). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.

# Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8724)

## Understanding This Condition

Neuralgia is a neurological condition rated by the VA under **Diagnostic Code 8724**, found in **§ 4.124a** of the VA rating schedule. It falls within the body system category of **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**.

Neuralgia is rated **by analogy to Paralysis of the internal saphenous nerve (Diagnostic Code 8524)**. Per **§ 4.124**, neuralgia is rated at a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis**.

## Available Rating Levels

Because neuralgia under this code is capped at moderate incomplete paralysis, the available disability ratings are:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **20%** | Incomplete paralysis: **Moderate** |
| **10%** | Incomplete paralysis: **Mild** |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under Diagnostic Code 8724, the VA rates the condition using the **Paralysis of (DC 8524)** framework. The key distinction the VA considers is the **degree of incomplete paralysis**:

- **Mild** incomplete paralysis corresponds to a **10%** rating.
- **Moderate** incomplete paralysis corresponds to a **20%** rating.

Under § 4.124, neuralgia is not rated higher than **moderate incomplete paralysis**, so the maximum available rating under this code is **20%**.

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*This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule (§ 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8724). It is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or a prediction of any claim outcome.*

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