Neuralgia of anterior crural nerve (DC 8726)

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

Neuralgia is nerve pain that can feel like burning, shooting, or stabbing sensations along a nerve pathway. The VA rates neuralgia under this code by looking at how much it affects your muscle function, specifically the quadriceps muscles in your thigh. Ratings range from 10% for mild functional loss up to 40% for complete paralysis of these important leg muscles that help you stand, walk, and climb stairs.

Rating levels

  • 20% — Under 38 CFR §4.124a, neuralgia of the anterior crural (femoral) 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 anterior crural (femoral) 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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