Arm, limitation of motion (DC 5201) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code5201
CategoryThe Musculoskeletal System
SubcategoryShoulder and Arm
Also Known AsArm, shoulder pain, shoulder injury, limited shoulder motion, rotator cuff, frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, dislocated shoulder, shoulder dislocation
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.71a
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Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
30% Flexion and/or abduction limited to 25° from side
20% At shoulder level (flexion and/or abduction limited to 90°)
20% Midway between side and shoulder level (flexion and/or abduction limited to 45°)

Conditions Secondary to This

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Lumbosacral or cervical strain
5237
Moderate

Shoulder conditions often involve compensatory neck strain

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Major depressive disorder
9434
Moderate

Chronic shoulder pain and activity limitations lead to depression

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Sleep Apnea Syndromes
6847
Moderate

Shoulder pain disrupts sleep — cannot lie on affected side

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Upper radicular group, paralysis
8510
Moderate

Shoulder conditions can compress nerves in the thoracic outlet area

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This May Be Secondary To

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