Ankle replacement (prosthesis) DC 5056
Ankle replacement (prosthesis) VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 5056 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Prosthetic Implants |
| Also Known As | Ankle replacement |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Prosthetic replacement of ankle joint: For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis |
| 40% | With chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness |
| 20% | With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion rate by analogy to 5270 or 5271. Minimum rating |