Gout (DC 5017) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 5017 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Acute, Subacute, or Chronic Diseases |
| Also Known As | Gout, gouty arthritis, uric acid, joint swelling, toe pain, gout attack |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 20% | With X-ray evidence of involvement of 2 or more major joints or 2 or more minor joint groups, with occasional incapacitating exacerbations |
| 10% | With X-ray evidence of involvement of 2 or more major joints or 2 or more minor joint groups |
Conditions Secondary to This
4 linksDegenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
5003
Gout leads to joint damage and degenerative changes
Hypertensive vascular disease
7101
Gout is associated with increased cardiovascular risk
Major depressive disorder
9434
Chronic gout attacks limit mobility and quality of life
Nephritis, chronic
7502
Gout and kidney disease share uric acid metabolism pathway
This May Be Secondary To
No upstream secondary-condition mappings point to this diagnostic code yet.
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