Internal popliteal nerve (tibial), paralysis (DC 8524) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 8524 |
|---|---|
| Category | Neurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders |
| Subcategory | Peripheral Nerves |
| Also Known As | Internal popliteal, Internal popliteal (tibial), tibial nerve, foot numbness, leg nerve, neuropathy, nerve pain |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.124a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | Complete; plantar flexion lost, frank adduction of foot impossible, flexion and separation of toes abolished; no muscle in sole can move; in lesions of the nerve high in popliteal fossa, plantar flexion of foot is lost |
| 30% | Severe |
| 20% | Moderate |
| 10% | Mild |