Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124aDBQ: DBQ NEURO Peripheral Nerves
Diagnostic Code 8528 covers paralysis of the obturator nerve, which controls the muscles of the inner thigh that pull the leg inward. The rating schedule gives this code two levels: 10% for severe to complete paralysis and 0% for mild or moderate paralysis.
Rating levels
- 10% — The paralysis must be severe to complete, meaning you have little to no ability to move or control the affected body part. Your muscle function is either greatly reduced or completely absent in the paralyzed area. This level covers situations where the paralysis significantly impacts your ability to use that part of your body for normal activities.
- 0% — Your paralysis causes some weakness or loss of movement, but it's not severe enough to completely prevent you from using the affected body part. You may have reduced strength, coordination, or control, but you can still perform most basic functions with that area of your body, even if it requires more effort or feels awkward.