Radius, impairment of DC 5212
Radius, impairment of VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 5212 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Elbow and Forearm |
| Also Known As | Radius |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | Major (dominant): Nonunion in lower half, with false movement: With loss of bone substance (1 inch (2.5 cms.) or more) and marked deformity |
| 30% | Minor (non-dominant): Nonunion in lower half, with false movement: With loss of bone substance (1 inch (2.5 cms.) or more) and marked deformity |
| 30% | Major (dominant): Without loss of bone substance or deformity |
| 20% | Minor (non-dominant): Without loss of bone substance or deformity |
| 20% | Nonunion in upper half |
| 10% | Malunion of, with bad alignment |