VASRD 8621 · Neurological Conditions
Femoral Nerve, Neuritis VA Disability Rating
This code covers neuritis (inflammation) of the femoral nerve specifically, which is a different condition from femoral nerve paralysis - neuritis causes pain, numbness, or weakness from nerve irritation, without necessarily involving the same degree of motor loss as true paralysis. The rating scale and evidence needed are similar, but this code applies when inflammation, not structural nerve damage, is the primary issue.
VA Rating Tiers
How the VA Evaluates Femoral Nerve, Neuritis
The rating ranges from mild, occasional symptoms at the lowest tier to severe neuritis with constant thigh pain or loss of strength at the highest tier, confirmed through EMG/NCS testing, a physical exam, and a history of leg weakness or trauma.
Approval outlook
Moderate (~60%) if tied to leg injury or surgery.
Veterans service-connected
~2,400 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~20%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •Neurologist reports documenting the diagnosis and its severity.
- •Functional gait tests showing the impact on walking.
- •Leg strength logs tracking any weakness over time.
Strategy Tips
- •Describe mobility issues in detail, particularly walking or squatting difficulty, since functional impact is central to how this condition is graded.
- •Include EMG results, since nerve testing helps distinguish neuritis from other causes of thigh pain or weakness.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Missing nerve conduction data to confirm and grade the neuritis.
- •No walking impact recorded, leaving the claim without functional context.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Not linking the condition to a past leg injury or surgery.
- •No functional impact described, leaving the claim resting on a diagnosis alone.
Onset Patterns
- •Femoral nerve neuritis can follow surgery, trauma, or develop as a complication of diabetes affecting nerve function.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Femoral Nerve, Neuritis. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Common questions about Femoral Nerve, Neuritis
- Is Femoral Nerve, Neuritis a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Femoral Nerve, Neuritis under VASRD diagnostic code 8621 (Neurological Conditions). This code covers neuritis (inflammation) of the femoral nerve specifically, which is a different condition from femoral nerve paralysis - neuritis causes pain, numbness, or weakness from nerve irritation, without nece…
- What VA disability rating can I get for Femoral Nerve, Neuritis?
- Possible VA ratings for Femoral Nerve, Neuritis are 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%. Examples: 40%: Constant thigh pain or loss of strength; 30%: Daily pain or numbness; 20%: Frequent issues walking or squatting.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Femoral Nerve, Neuritis?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Femoral Nerve, Neuritis at around 20%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 2,400 veterans are service-connected for Femoral Nerve, Neuritis. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate (~60%) if tied to leg injury or surgery.
- What evidence helps prove Femoral Nerve, Neuritis for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Femoral Nerve, Neuritis claim includes: Neurologist reports documenting the diagnosis and its severity.; Functional gait tests showing the impact on walking.; Leg strength logs tracking any weakness over time..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Femoral Nerve, Neuritis?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Femoral Nerve, Neuritis: Not linking the condition to a past leg injury or surgery.; No functional impact described, leaving the claim resting on a diagnosis alone..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Femoral Nerve, Neuritis?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Femoral Nerve, Neuritis include: Gait Abnormality, Knee Pain. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.124a — Schedule of ratings — neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8621)
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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