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DC 5200Musculoskeletal System38 CFR Part 4, DC 5200

Ankylosis of the Scapulohumeral Joint

VA disability rating criteria for Ankylosis of the Scapulohumeral Joint under Diagnostic Code 5200. The VA assigns ratings of 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

20%Disability Rating

Favorable ankylosis of the scapulohumeral joint: In abduction to 60 degrees and forward flexion to 25 degrees; or with arm at side in the most favorable position.

Note: Favorable position = arm at side in internal rotation or slight abduction.

30%Disability Rating

Unfavorable ankylosis of the scapulohumeral joint: In abduction to 90 degrees, if elbow cannot be raised to level of shoulder.

40%Disability Rating

Unfavorable ankylosis of the scapulohumeral joint: In abduction between 90 degrees and 180 degrees.

50%Disability Rating

Unfavorable ankylosis of the scapulohumeral joint: In adduction with the humerus fixed to the side (worst position).

Note: This is the worst unfavorable position.

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