Knee, ankylosis of DC 5256

Knee, ankylosis of VA Disability Rating Details

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