Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic DC 5000
Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 5000 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Acute, Subacute, or Chronic Diseases |
| Also Known As | Osteomyelitis |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Of the pelvis, vertebrae, or extending into major joints, or with multiple localization or with long history of intractability and debility, anemia, amyloid liver changes, or other continuous constitutional symptoms |
| 60% | Frequent episodes, with constitutional symptoms |
| 30% | With definite involucrum or sequestrum, with or without discharging sinus |
| 20% | With discharging sinus or other evidence of active infection within the past 5 years |
| 10% | Inactive, following repeated episodes, without evidence of active infection in past 5 years |