Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 5208)
The VA rates Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5208, from 20% to 20% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 20% rating requires 20. Related conditions in the Musculoskeletal body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
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Common Questions About Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
The VA rates Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° under Diagnostic Code 5208 at the following tiers: 20%. The minimum 20% rating requires: 20. The maximum 20% rating requires: 20.
What is Diagnostic Code 5208?
Diagnostic Code 5208 is the VA rating identifier for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° 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 Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
The highest schedular rating for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° under DC 5208 is 20%. This tier requires: 20. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° 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 Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° ratings?
Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5208. 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 Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° 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 do I need to establish service connection for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45°?
Service connection for Forearm, flexion limited to 100° and extension to 45° 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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