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DC 5215Musculoskeletal System38 CFR Part 4, DC 5215

Limitation of Motion of the Wrist

VA disability rating criteria for Limitation of Motion of the Wrist under Diagnostic Code 5215. The VA assigns ratings of 10%, 20%, 30% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

10%Disability Rating

Unfavorable ankylosis of the wrist or limitation of dorsiflexion to 15 degrees or less; or favorable ankylosis of the wrist in slight dorsiflexion.

Note: Normal wrist dorsiflexion is 70 degrees; palmar flexion 80 degrees.

20%Disability Rating

Unfavorable ankylosis of the wrist: In palmar flexion, or in dorsiflexion of more than 15 degrees.

30%Disability Rating

Unfavorable ankylosis of the wrist in combined positions (e.g., radial or ulnar deviation with flexion) resulting in significant functional loss.

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