Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease VA Disability Rating

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How the VA Evaluates Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease

Applies when leg immobility is linked to central nervous system disease or injury, confirmed by imaging or clinical diagnosis.

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

• Bladder Dysfunction

  Neurological damage affects pelvic control

• Constipation

  Common with neurogenic bowel from spinal injury

Common questions about Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease

Is Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease a VA-rated disability?

Yes. The VA rates Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease under VASRD diagnostic code 5118 (Amputations and Neurological Disorders). A condition where paralysis in both legs is due to a disease like MS or spinal cord injury.

What VA disability rating can I get for Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease?

Possible VA ratings for Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease are 100%. Examples: 100% — You can’t use either leg and have related nerve damage from spine or neurological disease..

What's the typical VA rating awarded for Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease?

The average awarded rating for Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease is 100%. Roughly 40 veterans are service-connected for Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease each year. Typical approval likelihood: High – especially when supported by neurology not…

What evidence helps prove Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease for VA disability?

Strong evidence for a Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease claim includes: MRI showing spinal cord lesions or damage; Neurologist diagnosis of organic disease; VA mobility assessments and ADL impact notes.

What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease?

Common pitfalls when filing for Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease: Only submitting orthopedic records without neurological tie; No proof of residual deficits (bowel/bladder).

What conditions are commonly secondary to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease?

Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Loss of Use of Both Lower Extremities With Residuals of Organic Disease include: Bladder Dysfunction, Constipation. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.