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Diagnostic Code 8524: Paralysis of

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

Evaluation criteriaRating
Complete; plantar flexion lost, frank adduction of foot impossible, flexion and separation of toes abolished; no muscle in sole can move; in lesions of the nerve high in popliteal fossa, plantar flexion of foot is lost40%
Incomplete:
Severe30%
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.