VASRD 8620 · Neurological Conditions
Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis VA Disability Rating
Inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing sharp pain down one leg or both legs.
VA Rating Tiers
How the VA Evaluates Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis
The rating depends on the severity of nerve involvement, from mild occasional numbness or burning at the lowest tier to severe cases with marked muscular atrophy at the highest, confirmed through a neurology evaluation and nerve conduction studies.
Approval outlook
High (~70%) when linked to back condition or injury.
Veterans service-connected
~8,400 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
- •EMG/NCS (nerve conduction study) testing confirming the nerve involvement.
- •Orthopedic or neurological exam findings documenting the severity and pattern of symptoms.
Strategy Tips
- •List the specific activities limited by the pain (standing, walking, sitting for periods), since this functional detail supports the severity tier beyond a general pain description.
- •Get an EMG study if one hasn't been done yet, since nerve conduction testing is what objectively confirms and grades the neuritis.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Missing motor strength testing, which is part of how severity is graded under this rating.
- •Not showing functional limitations clearly, leaving the exam without context for how the pain actually affects daily life.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Claiming pain without supporting exam notes to document it.
- •Missing the link to a service-connected spinal issue, since sciatic neuritis is very often secondary to an underlying back condition.
Onset Patterns
- •Sciatic nerve neuritis most often follows a back injury or develops alongside long-term disc disease that compresses the nerve root.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Common Among These Military Jobs
Military occupational specialties (MOS) where Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis is frequently claimed.
Common questions about Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis
- Is Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis under VASRD diagnostic code 8620 (Neurological Conditions). Inflammation of the sciatic nerve, causing sharp pain down one leg or both legs.
- What VA disability rating can I get for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis?
- Possible VA ratings for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis are 60%, 40%, 20%, 10%. Examples: 60%: Weakness and visible muscle shrinkage; 40%: Daily pain and reduced mobility; 20%: Frequent pain or tingling.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis at around 20%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 8,400 veterans are service-connected for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis. Estimated approval outlook: High (~70%) when linked to back condition or injury.
- What evidence helps prove Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis claim includes: EMG/NCS (nerve conduction study) testing confirming the nerve involvement.; Orthopedic or neurological exam findings documenting the severity and pattern of symptoms..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis: Claiming pain without supporting exam notes to document it.; Missing the link to a service-connected spinal issue, since sciatic neuritis is very often secondary to an underlying back condition..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis include: Spinal Stenosis, Depression. 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 8620)
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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