Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 8511: Middle Radicular Group (7th Cervical) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.124a
- Rating range
- 20% to 70%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Neurological conditions
The VA rates Middle Radicular Group (7th Cervical) under diagnostic code 8511 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 8511 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 20% | Mild incomplete paralysis What raters look formild |
| 40% | Moderate incomplete paralysis What raters look formoderate |
| 50% | Severe incomplete paralysis (major) What raters look forsevere |
| 70% | Complete paralysis (major) What raters look forcomplete |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 8511?
Diagnostic code 8511 is the VA rating schedule entry for Middle Radicular Group (7th Cervical), 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 8511?
DC 8511 provides ratings of 20%, 40%, 50%, 70%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 8511 require?
The 70% rating for Middle Radicular Group (7th Cervical) requires: Complete paralysis (major).
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