Tibia and fibula, impairment (DC 5262) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code5262
CategoryThe Musculoskeletal System
SubcategoryKnee and Leg
Also Known AsTibia and fibula, shin splints, tibial stress syndrome
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.71a
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Rating Criteria
40% Nonunion of, with loose motion, requiring brace
30% 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