Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124aDBQ: DBQ NEURO Peripheral Nerves
DC 8530 covers paralysis of the ilio-inguinal nerve, a sensory nerve of the groin and upper inner thigh. The VA rates it at 10% for severe to complete paralysis and 0% for mild or moderate (38 CFR 4.124a); the symptoms are numbness, tingling or pain in the groin, not loss of muscle control.
Rating levels
- 10% — You have paralysis that is either severe (very limited movement and strength) or complete (no movement at all) in the affected body part. This means you cannot move or have extremely limited ability to move muscles in that area, whether it's an arm, leg, or other body part. The paralysis significantly impacts your ability to use that part of your body for normal daily activities.
- 0% — Mild paralysis means you have some weakness or reduced movement in the affected area, but you can still move and use that part of your body to some degree. Moderate paralysis involves more significant weakness where movement is noticeably limited and you may have trouble performing certain tasks, but you haven't completely lost all function. You still retain some voluntary muscle control and sensation in the affected area.