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DC 5051Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.71a

Shoulder replacement (prosthesis).

VA disability rating criteria for Shoulder replacement (prosthesis). under Diagnostic Code 5051. The VA assigns ratings of 20%, 30%, 50%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

20%Disability Rating

Minimum rating; 30

30%Disability Rating

Minimum rating; 20

50%Disability Rating

With chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity; 60

60%Disability Rating

With chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity; 50

100%Disability Rating

For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis; 100

Secondary Conditions

1 known secondary condition linked to Shoulder replacement (prosthesis).

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