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Intercostal Neuralgia VA Disability Rating is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 8719 of 38 C.F.R. § 4.124a across 3 severity tiers (40%+ -- Severe limitation or ankylosis / 20% -- Moderate limitation / 10% -- Mild limitation or painful motion). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
Intercostal neuralgia (DC 8719, long thoracic nerve) rated from 0-30% based on severity of incomplete paralysis. Common secondary to thoracic spine injuries, surgical scars, and rib fractures. Pain radiating along the rib cage is the primary symptom.
Intercostal Neuralgia (DC 8719) is evaluated under 38 C.F.R. § 4.124a using the neurological rating framework. Because it is rated by analogy to the general schedule, the 3 levels below describe the body-system criteria the VA applies — the percentage assigned to Intercostal Neuralgia depends on the specific findings (range of motion, frequency, severity, or functional loss) documented at the C&P exam and in the medical record.
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.