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DC 8518Neurological Conditions38 CFR § 4.124a

Paralysis of

VA disability rating criteria for Paralysis of under Diagnostic Code 8518. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Mild; 0

10%Disability Rating

Moderate; 10

20%Disability Rating

Severe; 30

30%Disability Rating

Severe; 20

40%Disability Rating

Complete; abduction of arm is impossible, outward rotation is weakened; muscles supplied are deltoid and teres minor; 50

50%Disability Rating

Complete; abduction of arm is impossible, outward rotation is weakened; muscles supplied are deltoid and teres minor; 40

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