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DC 5313Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.73

Group XIII.Extension of hip and flexion of knee; outward and inward rotation of flexed knee; acting with rectus femoris and sartorius (see XIV, 1, 2) synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint.(1) Biceps femoris; (2) semimembranosus; (3) semitendinosus Function: Posterior thigh group, Hamstring complex of 2-joint muscles

VA disability rating criteria for Group XIII.Extension of hip and flexion of knee; outward and inward rotation of flexed knee; acting with rectus femoris and sartorius (see XIV, 1, 2) synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint.(1) Biceps femoris; (2) semimembranosus; (3) semitendinosus Function: Posterior thigh group, Hamstring complex of 2-joint muscles under Diagnostic Code 5313. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 40% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Slight

10%Disability Rating

Moderate

30%Disability Rating

Moderately Severe

40%Disability Rating

Severe

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