Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 8526: Anterior Crural (Femoral) Nerve Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.124a
- Rating range
- 10% to 40%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Neurological conditions
The VA rates Anterior Crural (Femoral) Nerve under diagnostic code 8526 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 8526 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Mild incomplete paralysis What raters look formild |
| 20% | Moderate incomplete paralysis What raters look formoderate |
| 30% | Severe incomplete paralysis What raters look forsevere |
| 40% | Complete paralysis, knee extension lost What raters look forcomplete; quadriceps paralysis |
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Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 8526?
Diagnostic code 8526 is the VA rating schedule entry for Anterior Crural (Femoral) Nerve, 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 8526?
DC 8526 provides ratings of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 8526 require?
The 40% rating for Anterior Crural (Femoral) Nerve requires: Complete paralysis, knee extension lost.