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title: "DC 8729 - Neuralgia."
diagnostic_code: "8729"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8729-external-cutaneous-nerve-of-thigh-neuralgia"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:45:17.478548Z"
---

# DC 8729 - Neuralgia.

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

Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8529)

## Rating criteria

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

## Notes

- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8529). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.

# Neuralgia (Diagnostic Code 8729)

## Understanding Your VA Disability Rating

Neuralgia is a neurological condition rated by the VA under **38 CFR § 4.124a**, within the body system covering **Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders**.

## What This Condition Involves

Neuralgia (Diagnostic Code 8729) is evaluated **by analogy to Paralysis of the External Cutaneous Nerve of the Thigh (Diagnostic Code 8529)**. This means the VA applies the rating framework for that nerve when assessing neuralgia under this code.

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

## Available Rating Levels

Based on the rating schedule for this diagnostic code, the following level is available:

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

## What the VA Looks For

When rating neuralgia under Diagnostic Code 8729, the VA:

- Evaluates the condition **by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8529)**.
- Applies the limit set out in **§ 4.124**, under which neuralgia is capped at a **maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis**.
- Distinguishes between **mild** and **moderate** presentations, both of which fall within the **0%** level shown in the rating schedule for this code.

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*This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under § 4.124a and § 4.124. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of any specific rating outcome.*

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