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 |
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Rating Criteria
| 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 |