Neuralgia, sciatic nerve (DC 8720) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code8720
CategoryNeurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders
SubcategoryPeripheral Nerves
Also Known AsSciatic
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.124a
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Rating Criteria
80% Complete; the foot dangles and drops, no active movement possible of muscles below the knee, flexion of knee weakened or (very rarely) lost
60% Severe, with marked muscular atrophy
40% Moderately severe
20% Moderate
10% Mild