What are the VA rating percentages for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis?

Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis (DC 8523) is rated at 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523. Mild incomplete paralysis of the deep peroneal nerve — minimal dorsiflexion weakness, sensory disturbance over first dorsal webspace.

What rates 0% for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523 (DC 8523), a 0% rating for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis requires: Mild incomplete paralysis of the deep peroneal nerve — minimal dorsiflexion weakness, sensory disturbance over first dorsal webspace.

What rates 10% for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523 (DC 8523), a 10% rating for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis requires: Moderate incomplete paralysis — moderate dorsiflexion weakness on objective testing.

What rates 20% for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523 (DC 8523), a 20% rating for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis requires: Severe incomplete paralysis — marked dorsiflexion weakness approaching foot drop.

What rates 30% for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523?

Under 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523 (DC 8523), a 30% rating for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis requires: Complete paralysis. Verbatim § 4.124a: "dorsal flexion of foot lost."

What happens during a C&P exam for Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis?

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 evidence do I need for a Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis VA claim?

Key evidence for a Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis 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 852338 C.F.R. § 4.124a

Diagnostic Code

DC 8523

38 C.F.R. § 4.124a

Rating Range

0–30%

4 severity tiers

Source

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38 C.F.R. § 4.124a

Deep Peroneal (Anterior Tibial) Nerve Paralysis is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 8523 of 38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8523 across 4 severity tiers (0% / 10% / 20% / 30%). 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.

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Overview

Paralysis of the deep peroneal nerve causing foot and toe dorsiflexion weakness (foot drop component).

Rating Criteria

Mild incomplete paralysis of the deep peroneal nerve — minimal dorsiflexion weakness, sensory disturbance over first dorsal webspace.

10%

Moderate incomplete paralysis — moderate dorsiflexion weakness on objective testing.

20%

Severe incomplete paralysis — marked dorsiflexion weakness approaching foot drop.

30%

Complete paralysis. Verbatim § 4.124a: "dorsal flexion of foot lost."

03Key Evidence

—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

04C&P Exam Tips

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

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

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

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

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

6Describe 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 against the Cornell Law CFR mirror; eCFR.gov is the authoritative government source.

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