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DC 5314Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.73

Group XIV.Extension of knee (2, 3, 4, 5); simultaneous flexion of hip and flexion of knee (1); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XVII (1) in postural support of body (6); acting with hamstrings in synchronizing hip and knee (1, 2).(1) Sartorius; (2) rectus femoris; (3) vastus externus; (4) vastus intermedius; (5) vastus internus; (6) tensor vaginae femoris Function: Anterior thigh group

VA disability rating criteria for Group XIV.Extension of knee (2, 3, 4, 5); simultaneous flexion of hip and flexion of knee (1); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XVII (1) in postural support of body (6); acting with hamstrings in synchronizing hip and knee (1, 2).(1) Sartorius; (2) rectus femoris; (3) vastus externus; (4) vastus intermedius; (5) vastus internus; (6) tensor vaginae femoris Function: Anterior thigh group under Diagnostic Code 5314. 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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