Complete amputation, upper extremity (DC 5120) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 5120 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Arm amputation of |
| Also Known As | Complete amputation, upper extremity, limb loss, leg amputation |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR ยง 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Forequarter amputation (involving complete removal of the humerus along with any portion of the scapula, clavicle, and/or ribs) |
| 90% | Disarticulation (involving complete removal of the humerus only) |