Body system: Neurological Conditions and Convulsive DisordersRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.124a
Neuralgia is nerve pain that feels like sharp, shooting, or burning sensations along specific nerve pathways. The VA rates neuralgia using the same criteria as paralysis conditions, which means they look at how much the nerve pain affects your function and mobility. You can receive 0%, 10%, or 20% depending on whether your symptoms are mild, moderate, or severe.
Rating levels
- 10% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the long thoracic 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 long thoracic 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 long thoracic 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 long thoracic 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.