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DC 5323Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.73

Group XXIII.Movements of the head; fixation of shoulder movements.Suboccipital; lateral vertebral and anterior vertebral muscles Function: Muscles of the side and back of the neck

VA disability rating criteria for Group XXIII.Movements of the head; fixation of shoulder movements.Suboccipital; lateral vertebral and anterior vertebral muscles Function: Muscles of the side and back of the neck under Diagnostic Code 5323. 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

10%Disability Rating

Moderate

20%Disability Rating

Moderately Severe

30%Disability Rating

Severe

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