Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, tendinosis or tendinopathy (DC 5024) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 5024 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Acute, Subacute, or Chronic Diseases |
| Also Known As | Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, tendinosis or tendinopathy, tendonitis, tendinitis, tendon inflammation |
| 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
No mapped secondary-condition data is available for this diagnostic code yet.
This May Be Secondary To
1 linksFlatfoot, acquired
DC 5276
Flat feet put extra strain on the Achilles tendon and related soft tissues.
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.