Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 8520
Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve Secondary to Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve when it develops after Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck).
Primary condition · VASRD 7802
Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)
DC 7802 covers burn scars, and scars from any other cause, that are not on the head, face, or neck and that are not associated with underlying soft tissue damage. It is the counterpart to DC 7801, and the difference between the two codes is that association — not the burn origin, and not how superficial the scar looks. This code offers one evaluation only: 10 percent, and only where the scar or scars cover an area of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater.
Secondary condition · VASRD 8520
Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve
Damage to the sciatic nerve that causes leg weakness, pain, or paralysis.
Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) — severity of Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve itself determines the percentage.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | Foot hangs limp and can’t move below the knee due to nerve damage. |
| 60% | Severe weakness and pain in leg with visible muscle loss. |
| 40% | Leg weakness and numbness interfere with walking and standing. |
| 20% | Mild leg weakness or numbness from nerve damage. |
| 10% | Mild nerve issues like tingling or shooting leg pain. |
Example combined rating
10% Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) + 40% Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve = 46%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 10% and 40% combine to 46%, not 50%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
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Evidence for a Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve Secondary Claim
- •EMG or nerve conduction study showing sciatic involvement
- •Neurologist report describing motor/sensory deficits
- •Functional assessment showing gait or mobility loss
Common questions about Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve secondary to Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)
- Can Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve be service-connected as secondary to Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. You'll need a current Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissu…
- What VA rating can I get for Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve as a secondary condition?
- Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 8520 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve itself, not on the severity of Scars Without Underlying Soft Tiss…
- How does a secondary Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 10% rating for Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) combined with a 40% rating for Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve (example figures) produces a combined rating of 46%, not 50%. Appro…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve as secondary to Scars Without Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Paralysis of the Sciatic Nerve diagnosis includes: EMG or nerve conduction study showing sciatic involvement; Neurologist report describing motor/sensory deficits; Functional assessment showing gait or mobility loss. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provi…
Primary condition
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