Arm, limitation of motion of — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 5201)
The VA rates Arm, limitation of motion of under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5201, from 20% to 40% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 40% rating requires Flexion and/or abduction limited to 25° from side; 30. Related conditions in the Musculoskeletal body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Arm, limitation of motion of?
Midway between side and shoulder level (flexion and/or abduction limited to 45°); 30
Flexion and/or abduction limited to 25° from side; 40
Flexion and/or abduction limited to 25° from side; 30
“Flexion and/or abduction limited to 25° from side; 40”
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Arm, limitation of motion of?
How does the VA rate Musculoskeletal conditions?
Common Questions About Arm, limitation of motion of VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Arm, limitation of motion of?
The VA rates Arm, limitation of motion of under Diagnostic Code 5201 at the following tiers: 20%, 30%, 40%. The minimum 20% rating requires: Midway between side and shoulder level (flexion and/or abduction limited to 45°); 30. The maximum 40% rating requires: Flexion and/or abduction limited to 25° from side; 30.
What is Diagnostic Code 5201?
Diagnostic Code 5201 is the VA rating identifier for Arm, limitation of motion of within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.
What is the highest rating for Arm, limitation of motion of?
The highest schedular rating for Arm, limitation of motion of under DC 5201 is 40%. This tier requires: Flexion and/or abduction limited to 25° from side; 30. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Arm, limitation of motion of alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What 38 CFR section governs Arm, limitation of motion of ratings?
Arm, limitation of motion of is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5201. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Arm, limitation of motion of?
Conditions commonly secondary to Arm, limitation of motion of include: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Cervical Spine Degenerative Disease (Compensatory), Contralateral Shoulder Overuse Injury, Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder). Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by a service-connected disability are ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Medical nexus evidence linking the primary and secondary condition is required.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Arm, limitation of motion of?
Service connection for Arm, limitation of motion of requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.
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