neuralgia of — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 8711)

The VA rates neuralgia of under Diagnostic Code 8711 at the following tiers: 20%, 30%, 40%. The minimum 20% rating requires: Mild; 20. The maximum 40% rating requires: Severe; 50.

Diagnostic Code 8711 is the VA rating identifier for neuralgia of within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.124. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The highest schedular rating for neuralgia of under DC 8711 is 40%. This tier requires: Severe; 50. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to neuralgia of alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

neuralgia of is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.124, Diagnostic Code 8711. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by neuralgia of may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

The key evidence for neuralgia of depends on the body system. For neurological conditions, nerve conduction studies, EMG results, and clinical documentation of complete vs incomplete paralysis are critical for distinguishing between rating tiers. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional is essential for contested claims.

neuralgia of maxes at 40%, below the single-disability TDIU threshold of 60%. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities totaling 70%+ (with one at 40%+), TDIU under § 4.16(a) may apply. Extraschedular TDIU under § 4.16(b) is available if neuralgia of alone prevents work regardless of the rating percentage.