Tibia and fibula, impairment of DC 5262
Tibia and fibula, impairment of VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 5262 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Knee and Leg |
| Also Known As | Tibia and fibula, shin splints, tibial stress syndrome |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
Next Steps for This Condition
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | Nonunion of, with loose motion, requiring brace |
| 30% | Malunion of: Evaluate under diagnostic codes 5256, 5257, 5260, or 5261 for the knee, or 5270 or 5271 for the ankle, whichever results in the highest evaluation. Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), or shin splints: Requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to surgery and either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment, both lower extremities |
| 20% | Requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to surgery and either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment, one lower extremity |
| 10% | Requiring treatment for no less than 12 consecutive months, and unresponsive to either shoe orthotics or other conservative treatment, one or both lower extremities |
| 0% | Treatment less than 12 consecutive months, one or both lower extremities |