Neuralgia, external popliteal nerve (common peroneal) DC 8721

Neuralgia, external popliteal nerve (common peroneal) VA Disability Rating Details

Diagnostic Code8721
CategoryNeurological Conditions And Convulsive Disorders
SubcategoryPeripheral Nerves
Also Known AsExternal popliteal, External popliteal (common peroneal)
CFR Section38 CFR ยง 4.124a
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