Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a
Neuritis is inflammation or irritation of a nerve that can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness. Under diagnostic code 8622, the VA rates neuritis based on how severely it affects your ability to move your foot and ankle, specifically looking at complete loss of function down to mild symptoms. The ratings range from 0% for mild cases up to 30% for complete loss of function with weakened ability to turn your foot outward.
Rating levels
- 20% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuritis of the musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) 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 musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) 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 musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) 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.