External popliteal nerve (common peroneal), paralysis (DC 8521)

External popliteal nerve (common peroneal), paralysis (DC 8521) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code	8521
Category	Neurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders
Subcategory	Peripheral Nerves
Also Known As	External popliteal, External popliteal (common peroneal), peroneal nerve, foot drop, drop foot, cant lift foot, leg nerve damage, neuropathy, nerve pain
CFR Section	38 CFR § 4.124a

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Rating Criteria

Rating	Criteria
40%	Complete; foot drop and slight droop of first phalanges of all toes, cannot dorsiflex the foot, extension (dorsal flexion) of proximal phalanges of toes lost; abduction of foot lost, adduction weakened; anesthesia covers entire dorsum of foot and toes
30%	Severe
20%	Moderate
10%	Mild

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This May Be Secondary To

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Sciatic nerve, paralysis

DC 8520

Moderate

Severe sciatic nerve compression can cause peroneal nerve damage

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