Diagnostic Code 8517: Musculocutaneous Nerve Paralysis Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.124a
- Rating range
- 0% to 30%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Neurological conditions
The VA rates Musculocutaneous Nerve Paralysis under diagnostic code 8517 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 8517 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Incomplete paralysis, mild (major or minor arm) What raters look formild incomplete paralysis |
| 10% | Incomplete paralysis, moderate (major or minor arm) What raters look formoderate incomplete paralysis |
| 20% | Incomplete paralysis, severe (major or minor arm); complete paralysis, weakness but not loss of flexion of elbow and supination of forearm (minor arm) What raters look forsevere incomplete paralysis; complete paralysis, minor arm |
| 30% | Complete paralysis; weakness but not loss of flexion of elbow and supination of forearm (major arm) What raters look forcomplete paralysis, major arm |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 8517?
Diagnostic code 8517 is the VA rating schedule entry for Musculocutaneous Nerve Paralysis, 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 8517?
DC 8517 provides ratings of 0%, 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 8517 require?
The 30% rating for Musculocutaneous Nerve Paralysis requires: Complete paralysis; weakness but not loss of flexion of elbow and supination of forearm (major arm).
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