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DC 5244Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.71a

Traumatic paralysis, complete

VA disability rating criteria for Traumatic paralysis, complete under Diagnostic Code 5244. The VA assigns ratings of 10%, 20%, 40%, 60% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

10%Disability Rating

With incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least one week but less than 2 weeks during the past 12 months

20%Disability Rating

With incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 2 weeks but less than 4 weeks during the past 12 months

40%Disability Rating

With incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 4 weeks but less than 6 weeks during the past 12 months

60%Disability Rating

With incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 6 weeks during the past 12 months

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