Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 8207: Facial Nerve Paralysis (Bell's Palsy) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.124a
- Rating range
- 10% to 30%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Neurological conditions
The VA rates Facial Nerve Paralysis (Bell's Palsy) under diagnostic code 8207 in 38 CFR § 4.124a. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 8207 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Incomplete moderate paralysis What raters look formoderate paralysis; incomplete |
| 20% | Incomplete severe paralysis What raters look forsevere paralysis; incomplete |
| 30% | Complete paralysis of one side What raters look forcomplete unilateral paralysis |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 8207?
Diagnostic code 8207 is the VA rating schedule entry for Facial Nerve Paralysis (Bell's Palsy), found in 38 CFR § 4.124a. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 8207?
DC 8207 provides ratings of 10%, 20%, 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 8207 require?
The 30% rating for Facial Nerve Paralysis (Bell's Palsy) requires: Complete paralysis of one side.
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