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DC 5306Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.73

Group VI.Extension of elbow (long head of triceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint).(1) Triceps; (2) anconeus. Function: Extensor muscles of the elbow

VA disability rating criteria for Group VI.Extension of elbow (long head of triceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint).(1) Triceps; (2) anconeus. Function: Extensor muscles of the elbow under Diagnostic Code 5306. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% 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

Moderately Severe; 30

30%Disability Rating

Severe; 40

40%Disability Rating

Severe; 30

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