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title: "DC 8730 - Neuralgia."
diagnostic_code: "8730"
body_system: "Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders"
cfr_section: "§ 4.124a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/neurological/8730-ilio-inguinal-nerve-neuralgia"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.124a"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:45:33.121977Z"
---

# DC 8730 - Neuralgia.

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

Rate as Paralysis of: (DC 8530)

## Rating criteria

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

## Notes

- Rated by analogy to Paralysis of: (DC 8530). Per § 4.124, neuralgia is rated at a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis.

# Neuralgia (VA Diagnostic Code 8730)

**Body System:** Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
**Regulation:** 38 CFR § 4.124a

## What Is This Condition?

Neuralgia refers to nerve pain. Under the VA rating schedule, neuralgia listed under Diagnostic Code 8730 is evaluated by analogy to **Paralysis of the affected nerve (Diagnostic Code 8530)**.

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

## Available Rating Levels

The VA uses a rating ladder to assign a disability percentage based on the severity of the condition. For this diagnostic code, the schedule identifies the following level:

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

## How the VA Rates This Condition

- Neuralgia under DC 8730 is **rated by analogy to Paralysis (DC 8530)**.
- Under § 4.124, the rating for neuralgia is capped at **moderate incomplete paralysis** as its maximum severity level.
- Based on the rating ladder provided, a **mild or moderate** presentation corresponds to a **0%** evaluation.

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*This information is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the VA rating schedule criteria as listed. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.*

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