VASRD 8523 · Neurological Conditions
Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis at 20% VA Disability Rating
Weakness and reduced control
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Incomplete paralysis (moderately severe)
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis rated at 20%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $356.66 |
| With spouse | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $356.66 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $356.66 |
Lower tier
10% Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
30% Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $356.66.
- What does it take to get a 20% rating for Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis?
- Incomplete paralysis (moderately severe)
- What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis?
- 20%: Weakness and reduced control 30%: Foot can't be raised
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Foot Drop is service-connected as secondary to Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.124a — Schedule of ratings — neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8523)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Deep Peroneal Nerve Paralysis are on the main condition page.
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