VA Disability Rating for Neuritis of external cutaneous nerve of thigh (DC 8629)

Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124aDBQ: DBQ NEURO Peripheral Nerves

Neuritis is inflammation of one or more nerves, which can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the affected areas. The VA rates neuritis using the same criteria as paralysis conditions, with ratings of either 0% for mild to moderate symptoms or 10% for severe to complete nerve damage. This rating system focuses on how much the nerve inflammation affects your ability to function normally.

Rating levels

  • 10% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuritis of the external cutaneous nerve of thigh is rated by reference to the paralysis tiers for the same nerve. Without organic changes (muscle atrophy, loss of reflexes, sensory disturbances), the maximum rating is moderate incomplete paralysis. With demonstrable organic changes, severe incomplete paralysis applies; complete paralysis is rated under the 85-series paralysis code for this nerve.
  • 0% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuritis of the external cutaneous nerve of thigh is rated by reference to the paralysis tiers for the same nerve. Without organic changes (muscle atrophy, loss of reflexes, sensory disturbances), the maximum rating is moderate incomplete paralysis. With demonstrable organic changes, severe incomplete paralysis applies; complete paralysis is rated under the 85-series paralysis code for this nerve.

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