Wrist, ankylosis of — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 5214)
The VA rates Wrist, ankylosis of under 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5214, from 20% to 50% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 50% rating requires Unfavorable, in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation; 40. Related conditions in the Musculoskeletal body system share this rating framework.
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Rating schedule — DC 5214 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 20%
- Maximum rating
- 50%
- Rating tiers
- 4
- CFR section
- § 4.71a
- Body system
- Musculoskeletal
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
20%, 30%, 40%, 50%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Wrist, ankylosis of?
Favorable in 20° to 30° dorsiflexion; 30
Any other position, except favorable; 40
Unfavorable, in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation; 50
Unfavorable, in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation; 40
“Unfavorable, in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation; 50”
How does the VA rate Musculoskeletal conditions?
Common Questions About Wrist, ankylosis of VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Wrist, ankylosis of?
The VA rates Wrist, ankylosis of under Diagnostic Code 5214 at the following tiers: 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%. The minimum 20% rating requires: Favorable in 20° to 30° dorsiflexion; 30. The maximum 50% rating requires: Unfavorable, in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation; 40.
What is Diagnostic Code 5214?
Diagnostic Code 5214 is the VA rating identifier for Wrist, ankylosis 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 Wrist, ankylosis of?
The highest schedular rating for Wrist, ankylosis of under DC 5214 is 50%. This tier requires: Unfavorable, in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation; 40. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Wrist, ankylosis 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 Wrist, ankylosis of ratings?
Wrist, ankylosis of is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5214. 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 Wrist, ankylosis of?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Wrist, ankylosis of 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 Wrist, ankylosis of?
The key evidence for Wrist, ankylosis of 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 Wrist, ankylosis of qualify for TDIU?
Wrist, ankylosis of maxes at 50%, below the single-disability TDIU threshold of 60%. However, combined with other service-connected disabilities totaling 70%+ (with one at 40%+), TDIU under § 4.16(a) may apply. Extraschedular TDIU under § 4.16(b) is available if Wrist, ankylosis of alone prevents work regardless of the rating percentage.
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