Wrist replacement (prosthesis) DC 5053
Wrist replacement (prosthesis) VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 5053 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Prosthetic Implants |
| Also Known As | Wrist replacement |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
| 30% | With chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity |
| 20% | Minimum rating |