Seventh (facial), paralysis (DC 8207)

Seventh (facial), paralysis (DC 8207) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code	8207
Category	Neurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders
Subcategory	The Cranial Nerves
Also Known As	Seventh, Seventh (facial)
CFR Section	38 CFR § 4.124a

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Rating	Criteria
30%	Complete
20%	Incomplete, severe
10%	Incomplete, moderate

Conditions Secondary to This

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Major depressive disorder

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Facial paralysis causes depression through disfigurement, social embarrassment, difficulty eating/speaking, and eye complications.

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