Leg, limitation of extension (DC 5261) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 5261 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Knee and Leg |
| Also Known As | knee pain, Leg, limited knee extension, cant straighten knee, knee extension, locked knee |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 50% | Extension limited to 45° |
| 40% | Extension limited to 30° |
| 30% | Extension limited to 20° |
| 20% | Extension limited to 15° |
| 10% | Extension limited to 10° |
| 0% | Extension limited to 5° |
Conditions Secondary to This
7 linksDegenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
5003
Chronic knee dysfunction can lead to degenerative arthritis over time.
Knee, other impairment
5257
Favoring one knee often overloads the opposite knee.
Lumbosacral or cervical strain
5237
Limitation of knee extension commonly causes limping and abnormal mechanics that strain the lower back.
Thigh, limitation of flexion
5252
Compensating for poor knee extension shifts load to the hips.
Ankle, limited motion
5271
Changes in gait from knee dysfunction commonly place extra stress on the ankle.
Flatfoot, acquired
5276
Abnormal gait from limited knee extension can alter foot mechanics.
Major depressive disorder
9434
Chronic pain and reduced function contribute to depression.
This May Be Secondary To
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