Neuritis of internal saphenous nerve (DC 8627)

Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a

Neuritis is inflammation or damage to nerves that can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the affected area. The VA rates neuritis under this code by looking at how severe your symptoms are - you'll get 0% for mild to moderate symptoms or 10% for severe to complete nerve problems. However, the rating criteria note that neuritis should actually be rated 'as paralysis,' which means the VA will likely use the specific paralysis ratings for whichever nerve is affected rather than these percentages.

Rating levels

  • 10% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuritis of the internal saphenous 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 internal saphenous 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.

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