Neuralgia of anterior tibial nerve (DC 8723)

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

Neuralgia is nerve pain that can affect different parts of your body, but this specific code focuses on nerve damage affecting your foot and ankle movement. The VA rates neuralgia using the same scale as paralysis conditions, which means they're looking at how much function you've lost rather than just pain levels. Ratings range from 0% for mild cases to 30% for complete loss of your ability to flex your foot upward (pull your toes toward your shin).

Rating levels

  • 10% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the anterior tibial (deep peroneal) 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 anterior tibial (deep peroneal) 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.

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