Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a
Neuralgia is nerve pain that can cause sharp, burning, or shooting sensations along nerve pathways. Under diagnostic code 8718, the VA rates neuralgia by treating it the same as paralysis of the affected nerve - meaning they look at how much function you've lost rather than just the pain level. The ratings range from 0% for mild cases up to 40% for complete loss of function, with this specific code focusing on shoulder and arm movement problems.
Rating levels
- 10% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the circumflex nerve is rated by reference to the paralysis tiers for the same nerve, up to a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis. Tic douloureux of the trigeminal nerve is an exception and may be rated up to complete paralysis per the schedule note.
- 10% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the circumflex nerve is rated by reference to the paralysis tiers for the same nerve, up to a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis. Tic douloureux of the trigeminal nerve is an exception and may be rated up to complete paralysis per the schedule note.
- 0% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the circumflex nerve is rated by reference to the paralysis tiers for the same nerve, up to a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis. Tic douloureux of the trigeminal nerve is an exception and may be rated up to complete paralysis per the schedule note.
- 0% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the circumflex nerve is rated by reference to the paralysis tiers for the same nerve, up to a maximum of moderate incomplete paralysis. Tic douloureux of the trigeminal nerve is an exception and may be rated up to complete paralysis per the schedule note.