Bursitis (DC 5019) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 5019 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Acute, Subacute, or Chronic Diseases |
| Also Known As | Bursitis |
| 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
2 linksDegenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
5003
Chronic bursitis can accelerate joint degeneration
Major depressive disorder
9434
Chronic joint pain limits activities and causes depression
This May Be Secondary To
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