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Diagnostic Code 8514: Paralysis of
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders · 38 CFR §4.124a · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Schedule of ratings | Major |
|---|---|---|
| Complete; drop of hand and fingers, wrist and fingers perpetually flexed, the thumb adducted falling within the line of the outer border of the index finger; can not extend hand at wrist, extend proximal phalanges of fingers, extend thumb, or make lateral movement of wrist; supination of hand, extension and flexion of elbow weakened, the loss of synergic motion of extensors impairs the hand grip seriously; total paralysis of the triceps occurs only as the greatest rarity | 70% | 60% |
| Incomplete: | ||
| Severe | 50% | 40% |
| Moderate | 30% | 20% |
| Mild | 20% | 20% |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.124a, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.