Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process
VA disability rating criteria for Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process under Diagnostic Code 5002. The VA assigns ratings of 20%, 40%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.
Rating Criteria
One or two exacerbations a year in a well-established diagnosis
Symptom combinations productive of definite impairment of health objectively supported by examination findings or incapacitating exacerbations occurring 3 or more times a year
Less than criteria for 100% but with weight loss and anemia productive of severe impairment of health or severely incapacitating exacerbations occurring 4 or more times a year or a lesser number over prolonged periods
With constitutional manifestations associated with active joint involvement, totally incapacitating
Secondary Conditions
3 known secondary conditions linked to Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process
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