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DC 5304Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.73

Group IV.Stabilization of shoulder against injury in strong movements, holding head of humerus in socket; abduction; outward rotation and inward rotation of arm. Function: Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Supraspinatus; (2) infraspinatus and teres minor; (3) subscapularis; (4) coracobrachialis

VA disability rating criteria for Group IV.Stabilization of shoulder against injury in strong movements, holding head of humerus in socket; abduction; outward rotation and inward rotation of arm. Function: Intrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Supraspinatus; (2) infraspinatus and teres minor; (3) subscapularis; (4) coracobrachialis under Diagnostic Code 5304. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Slight; 0

10%Disability Rating

Moderate; 10

20%Disability Rating

Severe; 30

30%Disability Rating

Severe; 20

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