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title: "DC 8726 - Neuralgia."
diagnostic_code: "8726"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8726-anterior-crural-femoral-nerve-neuralgia"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:44:31.100682Z"
---

# DC 8726 - Neuralgia.

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

Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8526)

## Rating criteria

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

## Notes

- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8526). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.

# VA Disability Rating for Neuralgia (Diagnostic Code 8726)

## Understanding This Condition

**Neuralgia** is a neurological condition addressed under **Diagnostic Code 8726**, part of the VA's rating schedule for **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders** (found in **§ 4.124a** of the federal regulations).

Rather than having its own standalone criteria, neuralgia under DC 8726 is **rated by analogy to Paralysis of the nerve involved (DC 8526)**. Under **§ 4.124**, neuralgia is rated at a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis**.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a rating percentage based on the severity of the incomplete paralysis. For neuralgia under this code, the ratings are:

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

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating neuralgia under DC 8726, the VA:

- **Rates the condition by analogy** to Paralysis of the nerve (DC 8526).
- Applies the rule under **§ 4.124** that neuralgia is limited to a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis**.
- Determines whether the incomplete paralysis is **mild** (10%) or **moderate** (20%).

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule (Diagnostic Code 8726, § 4.124a). It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any specific rating outcome.*

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