Neuritis, external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve DC 8621
Neuritis, external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 8621 |
|---|---|
| Category | Neurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders |
| Subcategory | Peripheral Nerves |
| Also Known As | External popliteal, External popliteal (common peroneal) |
| 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 |