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DC 5303Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.73

Group III.Elevation and abduction of arm to level of shoulder; act with 1 and 2 of Group II in forward and backward swing of arm. Function: Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major I (clavicular); (2) deltoid

VA disability rating criteria for Group III.Elevation and abduction of arm to level of shoulder; act with 1 and 2 of Group II in forward and backward swing of arm. Function: Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major I (clavicular); (2) deltoid under Diagnostic Code 5303. 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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