Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a
Neuritis is inflammation or damage to a nerve that causes pain, weakness, or loss of function. The VA rates neuritis using the same criteria as paralysis, meaning they focus on how much function you've lost rather than just the pain. Ratings range from 0% for mild cases to 30% for complete loss of dorsal flexion (ability to lift your foot upward at the ankle).
Rating levels
- 20% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuritis of the anterior tibial (deep 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 anterior tibial (deep 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 anterior tibial (deep 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.