Neuralgia of the fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve DC 8405
VA rates it under diagnostic code 8405 in 38 CFR 4.124a. Body system: Head & nerves.
Also searched as: trigeminal neuralgia, tic douloureux.
How VA rates it
The schedule has one rating level for this code: 10%.
Source: 38 CFR 4.124a on eCFR. Read the full criteria there before you file.
Rating levels
Rated on the same scale as DC 8205 (Paralysis of the fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve), up to the level for moderate (38 CFR 4.124).
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | See 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8405. |
Seventh (facial) cranial nerve
Notes in the schedule (1)
Note: Tic douloureux may be rated in accordance with severity, up to complete paralysis.
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Rating schedule data as of November 10, 2026. Secondary and presumptive links checked November 13, 2026.
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