VASRD 8520 · Neurological
Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve at 80% VA Disability Rating
Foot hangs limp and can’t move below the knee due to nerve damage.
80%: single veteran, no dependents
$2,102.15
$25,225.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 80%
Complete paralysis of the sciatic nerve; foot dangles and drops, no active movement of muscles below the knee.
80% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve rated at 80%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $2,102.15 |
| With spouse | $2,277.15 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,406.15 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,493.15 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $2,219.15 |
Lower tier
60% Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 80% for Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve
- How much does a 80% VA rating for Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve pay?
- A single veteran rated 80% for Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve receives $2,102.15 per month ($25,225.80/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 $2,406.15.
- What does it take to get a 80% rating for Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve?
- Complete paralysis of the sciatic nerve; foot dangles and drops, no active movement of muscles below the knee.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 80%?
- Yes. If a condition like Foot Drop is service-connected as secondary to Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 80% alone.
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