Ankle, ankylosis of DC 5270
Ankle, ankylosis of VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 5270 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Ankle |
| Also Known As | Ankle, ankle fusion, frozen ankle |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | In plantar flexion at more than 40°, or in dorsiflexion at more than 10° or with abduction, adduction, inversion or eversion deformity |
| 30% | In plantar flexion, between 30° and 40°, or in dorsiflexion, between 0° and 10° |
| 20% | In plantar flexion, less than 30° |