---
title: "DC 8728 - Neuralgia."
diagnostic_code: "8728"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8728-obturator-nerve-neuralgia"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:45:02.521627Z"
---

# DC 8728 - Neuralgia.

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 § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.

# Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8728)

## Understanding This Neurological Condition

Neuralgia is a condition affecting the nervous system. Under the VA rating schedule, it falls within the category of **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders** and is evaluated under **§ 4.124a**, Diagnostic Code **8728**.

## How the VA Rates Neuralgia

Neuralgia is **rated by analogy to Paralysis of (Diagnostic Code 8528)**. According to § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis**.

### Available Rating Level

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

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim for neuralgia under Diagnostic Code 8728, the VA considers:

- **Rating by analogy:** This condition is rated using the criteria for Paralysis under Diagnostic Code 8528.
- **The regulatory ceiling:** Per § 4.124, neuralgia is capped at a maximum of **moderate incomplete paralysis**.
- **Severity of symptoms:** Whether the condition presents as **mild or moderate**, which corresponds to a **0%** rating level.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under § 4.124a, Diagnostic Code 8728. It is provided for general informational purposes and reflects the criteria used to evaluate this condition.*

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