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Diagnostic Code 8520: Paralysis of

Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders · 38 CFR §4.124a · All codes in this system

Evaluation criteriaRating
Complete; the foot dangles and drops, no active movement possible of muscles below the knee, flexion of knee weakened or (very rarely) lost80%
Incomplete:
Severe, with marked muscular atrophy60%
Moderately severe40%
Moderate20%
Mild10%

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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.