Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve or group of nerves that can cause pain, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the affected area. The VA rates neuritis based on how complete or incomplete the nerve damage is, using the same criteria as paralysis conditions. Ratings range from 10% for moderate incomplete neuritis up to 30% for complete neuritis, meaning the severity depends on how much the nerve inflammation affects your function.
Rating levels
- 20% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuritis of the ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve 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.
- 10% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuritis of the ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve 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 ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve 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.