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Diagnostic Code 8515: Paralysis of
Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders · 38 CFR §4.124a · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Schedule of ratings | Major |
|---|---|---|
| Complete; the hand inclined to the ulnar side, the index and middle fingers more extended than normally, considerable atrophy of the muscles of the thenar eminence, the thumb in the plane of the hand (ape hand); pronation incomplete and defective, absence of flexion of index finger and feeble flexion of middle finger, cannot make a fist, index and middle fingers remain extended; cannot flex distal phalanx of thumb, defective opposition and abduction of the thumb, at right angles to palm; flexion of wrist weakened; pain with trophic disturbances | 70% | 60% |
| Incomplete: | ||
| Severe | 50% | 40% |
| Moderate | 30% | 20% |
| Mild | 10% | 10% |
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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.