Saphenous nerve pain or damage

Medical records that describe the degree of lost or impaired function in the saphenous nerve area are central to this rating. A nerve conduction study or electromyography (EMG) that documents the extent of nerve damage can help show whether impairment is mild, moderate, or severe. Examination findings that describe sensory loss, pain, or other abnormalities along the inner leg or knee area are relevant. Because this nerve is sensory, the regulation caps the rating at the mild to moderate level for purely sensory involvement, so evidence showing any motor involvement, if present, would also matter. Statements from you or treating providers describing how symptoms affect standing, walking, work tasks, or daily activities help VA understand the functional impact. Records showing whether one or both legs are affected are also useful, since bilateral involvement changes how ratings are combined.