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DC 5262Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.71a

Tibia and fibula, impairment of

VA disability rating criteria for Tibia and fibula, impairment of under Diagnostic Code 5262. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Treatment less than 12 consecutive months, one or both lower extremities

10%Disability Rating

Requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment, one or both lower extremities

20%Disability Rating

Requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to surgery and either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment, one lower extremity

30%Disability Rating

Requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to surgery and either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment, both lower extremities

40%Disability Rating

Nonunion of, with loose motion, requiring brace

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