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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