Back to Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

VASRD 8511 · Neurological Conditions

Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Moderate incomplete paralysis, non-dominant side.

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

The full 30% pay chart, with dependentsCombine this rating with others

VA Rating Criteria for 30%

Incomplete paralysis of the middle radicular group: moderate, non-dominant (minor) extremity

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$552.47
With spouse$617.47
With spouse + 1 child$666.47
With spouse + 2 children$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$596.47

Lower tier

20% Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

$356.66 /mo single

Higher tier

40% Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

$795.84 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

How much does a 30% VA rating for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)?

Incomplete paralysis of the middle radicular group: moderate, non-dominant (minor) extremity.

What's the difference between 30% and 40% for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)?

30%: Incomplete paralysis of the middle radicular group: moderate, non-dominant (minor) extremity. 40%: Incomplete paralysis of the middle radicular group: severe, non-dominant (minor) extremity; or moderate, dominant (major) extremity.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.124a, Schedule of ratings, neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8511)
  2. VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

KEEP YOUR RESEARCH

Is Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) one of your conditions?

Start a free claim-planning workspace. If Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) is yours, you can add it to your list there and pick up where you left off. Nothing is added unless you choose it.

Add it to my free plan

See all rating tiers and evidence guidance

Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) are on the main condition page.

View full Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) guide
VA Calc: Disability Pay app icon

VA Calc: Disability Pay

Combine your ratings & see monthly pay on your iPhone · Works offline

Download on theApp Store