VA Disability Rating for Neuralgia of seventh cranial nerve (DC 8407)

Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124aDBQ: DBQ NEURO Cranial Nerve Conditions

DC 8407 covers neuralgia of the facial (seventh cranial) nerve, nerve pain that is usually dull and intermittent, along the nerve's course. Under 38 CFR 4.124 neuralgia is rated no higher than moderate incomplete paralysis of the nerve, which for this nerve is 10%; mild involvement is rated 0% (38 CFR 4.124a). Tic douloureux (trifacial neuralgia) may be rated up to complete paralysis under DC 8405.

Rating levels

  • 10% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve is rated by reference to the paralysis tiers for the same nerve, up to a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis. Tic douloureux of the trigeminal nerve is an exception and may be rated up to complete paralysis per the schedule note.
  • 0% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the seventh (facial) cranial nerve is rated by reference to the paralysis tiers for the same nerve, up to a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis. Tic douloureux of the trigeminal nerve is an exception and may be rated up to complete paralysis per the schedule note.

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