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DC 5302Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.73

Group II.Depression of arm from vertical overhead to hanging at side (1, 2); downward rotation of scapula (3, 4); 1 and 2 act with Group III in forward and backward swing of arm. Function: Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major II (costosternal); (2) latissimus dorsi and teres major (teres major, although technically an intrinsic muscle, is included with latissimus dorsi); (3) pectoralis minor; (4) rhomboid

VA disability rating criteria for Group II.Depression of arm from vertical overhead to hanging at side (1, 2); downward rotation of scapula (3, 4); 1 and 2 act with Group III in forward and backward swing of arm. Function: Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major II (costosternal); (2) latissimus dorsi and teres major (teres major, although technically an intrinsic muscle, is included with latissimus dorsi); (3) pectoralis minor; (4) rhomboid under Diagnostic Code 5302. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 20%, 30%, 40% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Slight; 0

20%Disability Rating

Moderately Severe; 30

30%Disability Rating

Severe; 40

40%Disability Rating

Severe; 30

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