What rates 30% for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511 (DC 8511), a 30% rating for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy requires: Moderate incomplete paralysis — non-dominant (minor) extremity.

What rates 40% for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511 (DC 8511), a 40% rating for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy requires: Moderate incomplete paralysis — dominant (major) extremity. OR severe incomplete paralysis — non-dominant (minor) extremity.

What rates 50% for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511 (DC 8511), a 50% rating for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy requires: Severe incomplete paralysis — dominant (major) extremity.

What rates 70% for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511 (DC 8511), a 70% rating for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy requires: Complete paralysis — dominant (major) extremity. Verbatim § 4.124a anatomic findings as above.

What happens during a C&P exam for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Q: What are the VA rating percentages for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy?

Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy (DC 8511) is rated at 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70% under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511. Mild incomplete paralysis of the middle radicular group (C7) — sensory disturbance with minimal motor weakness. Same 20% rating for both dominant (major) and non-dominant (minor) extremity.

Q: What rates 20% for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511 (DC 8511), a 20% rating for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy requires: Mild incomplete paralysis of the middle radicular group (C7) — sensory disturbance with minimal motor weakness. Same 20% rating for both dominant (major) and non-dominant (minor) extremity.

Q: What rates 60% for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511 (DC 8511), a 60% rating for Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy requires: Complete paralysis — non-dominant (minor) extremity. Verbatim § 4.124a: "adduction, abduction and rotation of arm, flexion of elbow, and extension of wrist lost or severely affected."

Q: What evidence do I need for a Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy VA claim?

Key evidence for a Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 8511 | 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511 | 

✓ VERIFIED AGAINST 38 C.F.R.§ 4.124a (Neurological conditions and convulsive disorders) · reviewed 2026-05-15 · ClaimRecon Editorial Team

Middle Radicular Group Neuropathy is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 8511 of 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8511 across 6 severity tiers (20% / 30% / 40% / 50% / 60%…). 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.

OVERVIEW

Injury to middle brachial plexus (C7) causing weakness in wrist and finger extension.

RATING CRITERIA (6 LEVELS)

20%

Mild incomplete paralysis of the middle radicular group (C7) — sensory disturbance with minimal motor weakness. Same 20% rating for both dominant (major) and non-dominant (minor) extremity.

30%

Moderate incomplete paralysis — non-dominant (minor) extremity.

40%

Moderate incomplete paralysis — dominant (major) extremity. OR severe incomplete paralysis — non-dominant (minor) extremity.

50%

Severe incomplete paralysis — dominant (major) extremity.

60%

Complete paralysis — non-dominant (minor) extremity. Verbatim § 4.124a: "adduction, abduction and rotation of arm, flexion of elbow, and extension of wrist lost or severely affected."

70%

Complete paralysis — dominant (major) extremity. Verbatim § 4.124a anatomic findings as above.

KEY EVIDENCE TO GATHER

-Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

-Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

-Range of motion measurements

-Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

-Buddy statements describing limitations

-Prescription history

-Physical therapy records

-Employment impact documentation

C&P EXAM TIPS (6)

1.Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2.Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3.Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4.Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5.If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6.Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

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SOURCES & EDITORIAL

Rating criteria text quoted verbatim from 38 C.F.R. § 4.124a (Neurological conditions and convulsive disorders). Source verified 2026-05-15 by ClaimRecon Editorial Team during a regulation-text comparison against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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