Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°
Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5208, from 20% to 20% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 20% rating requires: 20. Most claims establish the 20% or 20% rating before reaching the top tier.
Rating schedule — DC 5208 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 20%
- Maximum rating
- 20%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.71a
- Body system
- Musculoskeletal System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
20%
Part 4 rating schedule
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What are the VA rating criteria for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
20
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Common Questions About Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
The VA rates Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° under Diagnostic Code 5208 at 20%. The minimum 20% rating requires: 20. The maximum 20% rating requires: 20.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
The VA rates Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° under Diagnostic Code (DC) 5208, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° qualify for TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)?
Veterans rated for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° may qualify for TDIU if the condition — alone or in combination with other service-connected disabilities — prevents substantially gainful employment. A single disability rated at 60% or higher (or multiple disabilities combining to 70%, with one at 40%) can support a TDIU claim under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
Service connection for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease, and (3) a medical nexus linking the current diagnosis to that in-service occurrence. A nexus letter from a treating or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence.
What is the C&P exam like for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
A Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° uses a Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) specific to the body system involved. The examiner documents the frequency, severity, and functional impact of your symptoms. Bring all relevant treatment records and be prepared to describe your worst-day symptoms — the examiner rates your condition based on the full clinical picture, not a single visit.
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