Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic (DC 5000) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code5000
CategoryThe Musculoskeletal System
SubcategoryAcute, Subacute, or Chronic Diseases
Also Known AsOsteomyelitis
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.71a
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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