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Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis under diagnostic code 8530, in 38 CFR § 4.124a (neurological conditions), and the schedule provides two evaluation levels for it: 10% and 0%.
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How the VA rates Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis
Nerve damage near the groin, often causing numbness or pain in the lower abdomen or genitals.
The rating distinguishes between severe to moderate symptoms (chronic numbness or sharp groin pain) at the compensable tier and mild, occasional tingling at the noncompensable tier, confirmed through a neurologist evaluation and nerve conduction studies.
- Diagnostic code
- 8530
- Rating schedule
- 38 CFR § 4.124a
- Schedule levels
- 10% and 0%
How does the VA choose a rating level?
Which level applies is set by the criteria the evidence meets, not by the diagnosis. Where there is a question as to which of two evaluations applies, 38 CFR § 4.7 assigns the higher one if the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating.
EXPLORE THE PERCENTAGES
Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis VA rating criteria (DC 8530)
Choose a percentage to see what that level means. Open the full comparison to read all the criteria in one place.
These are published rating criteria. Selecting a level does not predict your VA decision.
BUILD YOUR EVIDENCE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Evidence for your Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis claim
A long list feels easier when you have a place to start. Use this checklist to see what you have and what still needs gathering.
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis?
- Peripheral Nerves DBQ (PDF, VA.gov)
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy DBQ (PDF, VA.gov), for diabetic sensory-motor peripheral neuropathy, which VA's Peripheral Nerves form excludes
VA's page says: “You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers.”
Source: VA: Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), read September 18, 2026.
SMALL DETAILS. BETTER PREPARATION.
Preparing your Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis claim
Start with the practical tips, then explore the common oversights. You don’t need to work through everything at once.
Practical tips for your claim2 tips
- 01
Explain how the pain affects daily life, including any impact on sitting, exercise, or intimacy, since functional detail helps substantiate a nerve condition that can be hard to demonstrate on a brief exam.
- 02
Submit nerve testing if available, since objective confirmation strengthens a claim that might otherwise rest on subjective pain reports alone.
C&P exam pitfalls to keep in mind2 tips
- 01
A lack of clear, consistent symptoms.
- 02
Not ruling out other causes of groin pain, which can make it harder to confirm this specific nerve is the source.
Common filing mistakes2 tips
- 01
Not documenting persistent symptoms over time.
- 02
Not linking the condition to an in-service injury or surgery.
When symptoms may first appear1 tips
- 01
This nerve condition often follows hernia repair surgery or other pelvic trauma, where the nerve was stretched, compressed, or directly affected.
THE BROADER PICTURE
Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis by the numbers
- Approval outlook
- Low–Moderate unless post-surgical or traumatic.
- Veterans service-connected
- ~1,300 veterans
- Typical rating awarded
- ~10%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule, not official VA statistics.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
Common questions about Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis
Is Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis under VASRD diagnostic code 8530 (Neurological Conditions). Nerve damage near the groin, often causing numbness or pain in the lower abdomen or genitals.
What VA disability rating can I get for Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis?
Possible VA ratings for Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis are 10%, 0%. Examples: 10%: Paralysis of the ilio-inguinal nerve: severe to complete; 0%: Paralysis of the ilio-inguinal nerve: mild or moderate.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis?
Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 1,300 veterans are service-connected for Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis. Estimated approval outlook: Low–Moderate unless post-surgical or traumatic.
What evidence helps prove Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis claim includes: Surgical records, particularly for hernia repair, documenting the procedure that may have affected the nerve; Neurology notes assessing the nerve involvement.
Which DBQ is used for Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis?
VA's Peripheral Nerves Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is on its public list of DBQs. VA's Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ), for diabetic sensory-motor peripheral neuropathy, which VA's Peripheral Nerves form excludes, is on its public list of DBQs. VA's page says: "You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers."
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis?
Common pitfalls when filing for Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis: Not documenting persistent symptoms over time; Not linking the condition to an in-service injury or surgery.
What conditions can be secondary to Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis?
Conditions that can be service-connected as secondary to Ilioinguinal Nerve, Paralysis, when a medical opinion links them, include: Depression. A secondary condition gets its own rating, which VA combines with the veteran's other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.124a, Schedule of ratings, neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8530)
- 38 CFR § 4.7, higher of two evaluations
Criteria in quotation marks are the regulation’s own words; everything else on this page is Vetrify’s summary of it. The eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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