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DC 5206Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.71a

Forearm, limitation of flexion of

VA disability rating criteria for Forearm, limitation of flexion of under Diagnostic Code 5206. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Flexion limited to 110°; 0

10%Disability Rating

Flexion limited to 100°; 10

20%Disability Rating

Limitation of flexion of the forearm to 100 degrees (cannot bring forearm to 90 degrees of flexion from full extension).

Note: Normal flexion = 145 degrees. Measured from 0 (full extension).

30%Disability Rating

Limitation of flexion of the forearm to 90 degrees (forearm cannot be brought past a right angle).

40%Disability Rating

Limitation of flexion of the forearm to 55 degrees.

50%Disability Rating

Limitation of flexion of the forearm to 20 degrees.

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