Knee, ankylosis (DC 5256) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code5256
CategoryThe Musculoskeletal System
SubcategoryKnee and Leg
Also Known AsKnee, knee fusion, frozen knee, knee ankylosis
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.71a
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Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
60% Extremely unfavorable, in flexion at an angle of 45° or more
50% In flexion between 20° and 45°
40% In flexion between 10° and 20°
30% Favorable angle in full extension, or in slight flexion between 0° and 10°