Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 5001)
The VA rates Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive under 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5001, from 100% to 100% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 100% rating requires Active. Related conditions in the Musculoskeletal body system share this rating framework.
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Rating schedule — DC 5001 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 100%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.71a
- Body system
- Musculoskeletal
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive?
Active
“Active”
How does the VA rate Musculoskeletal conditions?
Common Questions About Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive?
The VA rates Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive under Diagnostic Code 5001 at the following tiers: 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: Active. The maximum 100% rating requires: Active.
What is Diagnostic Code 5001?
Diagnostic Code 5001 is the VA rating identifier for Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive 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 Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive?
The highest schedular rating for Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive under DC 5001 is 100%. This tier requires: Active. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive 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 Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive ratings?
Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5001. 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 Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive?
The key evidence for Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive depends on the body system. For musculoskeletal conditions, range of motion measurements (active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing per Correia v. McDonald) and documented flare-ups are the most impactful evidence. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional is essential for contested claims.
Can Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive alone meets the single-disability TDIU threshold under 38 CFR § 4.16(a). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, compensation is paid at the 100% rate.
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