Neuralgia, ulnar nerve

DC 8716 Upper Extremity Nerves

Neuralgia, ulnar nerve is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 8716 in the Upper Extremity Nerves category. Maximum rating: 40%.

Rating	Criteria
40%	Severe neuralgia with characteristic intense, stabbing, burning pain and demonstrable organic changes
30%	Moderately severe neuralgia with frequent characteristic pain
20%	Moderate neuralgia with regular episodes of characteristic pain
10%	Mild neuralgia with characteristic pain symptoms

Neuralgia characterized by dull and intermittent pain of typical distribution

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