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DC 5207Musculoskeletal System38 CFR Part 4, DC 5207

Limitation of Extension of the Forearm (Elbow)

VA disability rating criteria for Limitation of Extension of the Forearm (Elbow) under Diagnostic Code 5207. The VA assigns ratings of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

10%Disability Rating

Limitation of extension of the forearm: Extension limited to 45 degrees from full flexion position (cannot fully straighten arm).

Note: Normal extension = 0 degrees (full extension). Flexion contracture at 45 degrees.

20%Disability Rating

Limitation of extension of the forearm to 70 degrees from the position of full flexion (flexion contracture at 70 degrees).

30%Disability Rating

Limitation of extension of the forearm to 90 degrees from the position of full flexion (flexion contracture at 90 degrees).

40%Disability Rating

Limitation of extension of the forearm to 110 degrees from the position of full flexion (severe flexion contracture).

50%Disability Rating

Limitation of extension of the forearm to 135 degrees from the position of full flexion (arm nearly fixed in full flexion).

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