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Peripheral Neuropathy (Upper Extremity) VA Disability Rating is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 8510-8519 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.
Upper extremity peripheral neuropathy rated under the specific affected nerve. Median nerve (DC 8515), ulnar nerve (DC 8516), radial nerve (DC 8514). Dominant hand receives higher ratings. EMG/NCS testing determines severity. Common secondary to diabetes and cervical spine conditions.
Peripheral Neuropathy (Upper Extremity) (DC 8510-8519) 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 Peripheral Neuropathy (Upper Extremity) 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.