Nerves of the Upper Back and Arms

Nerves of the Low Back and Legs

4.124a - combined nerve injuries should be rated by reference to major involvement and precludes separate ratings for each nerve.

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Resources

Insights Into VA Rating For Peripheral Neuropathy

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PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

M21-1MR REGULATIONS ON PERIPHERAL NERVE CONDITIONS

V.iii.12.A.2.a. Regulations for Evaluating Peripheral Nerves

V.iii.12.A.2.b. 38 CFR 4.124a Guidance on Evaluating Completely Sensory Peripheral Nerve Impairment

V.iii.12.A.2.c. Assigning Level of Incomplete Paralysis, Neuritis, or Neuralgia

V.iii.12.A.2.d. Considering the Complete Findings When Evaluating Incomplete Paralysis

V.iii.12.A.2.e. Nerve Branches of the Lower Extremities for Which Separate Evaluations May Be Assigned

V.iii.12.A.2.f. Assigning Separate Evaluations for Lower Extremity Peripheral Nerves

V.iii.12.A.2.g.  Determining Individual Nerves Affected in the Upper and Lower Extremities When Evaluating Disabilities