Diagnostic Code 8522 · 38 CFR §4.124a
The superficial peroneal nerve runs down the outer side of your lower leg and controls the muscles that turn your foot outward, known as eversion. It also provides sensation to the top of your foot and the lower part of your outer leg. When this nerve is damaged, you have difficulty turning your foot outward and may experience numbness or pain on the top of your foot. Veterans commonly develop this condition from ankle injuries, lower leg fractures, tight-fitting boots during service, knee injuries, or compartment syndrome from prolonged physical activity.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | |
| 20% | |
| 10% | |
| 0% |
Medical records showing superficial peroneal nerve damage related to service, Nerve conduction study results isolating the superficial peroneal nerve, Documentation of foot eversion strength testing, Records describing sensory changes on the top of the foot, Evidence of how the condition affects walking and footwear tolerance