Va Elbow Rating

My epicondylitis was rates as Painful motion of the Elbow at 10.

Va elbow rating. My award letter reads. Limitation of Motion of the Elbow. THE ELBOW AND FOREARM Rating Major Minor 5205 Elbow ankylosis of. However it should be noted that some veterans have been given higher ratings based on the severity of their condition.

471a Diagnostic Codes 5024 2013. VA Ratings for Limited Range of Motion in the Forearm. This 10 percent rating and the other partial ratings of 30 percent or less are to be combined with ratings for ankylosis limited motion nonunion or malunion shortening etc subject of course to the amputation rule. Limitation of Motion of the Forearm.

The 60 percent rating as it is based on constitutional symptoms is not subject to the amputation rule. The VASRD offers ratings for the following musculoskeletal conditions of the Elbow and Forearm. The 100 rating for all over pain in movement from rheumatoid arthritis might make more sense to your doctor too. Even considering pain and other functional factors the weight of the evidence does not support assignment of rating in excess of 10 percent under DCs 5206 5207 or 5208 as the Veterans right elbow symptoms have not been shown to be so disabling to actually or effectively result in limitation of flexion to 110 degrees limitation of extension to 45 degrees or limitation of flexion to 100 degrees and limitation of extension to 45 degrees-the requirements for compensable ratings under DCs.

55 degrees should be rated at 40 and 30 for a non-dominant elbow. Extensor muscles of the elbow. Diagnostic code 5206 refers to the limitation of flexion bending at the elbow. With intermediate degrees of residual weakness pain or.

Prosthetic replacement of the elbow joint. 38 CFR 459 allows consideration of functional loss due to painful motion to be rated at least the minimum compensable rating for a particular joint. 60 50 Intermediate at an angle of more than. With chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion.

A musculoskeletal disease VA rating has a lot more promise if you have the right combination of symptoms. Limitation of flexion beyond 110 degrees. VA typically rates elbow tendonitis based on limitation of motion of the forearm which falls under 38 CFR 471a Schedule of Ratings Musculoskeletal System Diagnostic Codes 5206 5207 and 5208. Injuries to the Bones of the Elbow and Forearm.

Diagnostic Code 5206 Forearm Limitation of Flexion 5040 flexion limited to 45 degrees. Minimum rating 30 20. Elbow and Forearm Ratings. 5052 Elbow replacement prosthesis.

For the non-dominant arm it is 20. Unfavorable at an angle of less than 50 or with complete loss of supination or pronation. Too Much Motion or Instability. All ratings are rounded to the nearest 10th and standard tendonitis is given a 10 minimum rating.

Or weakness in the affected extremity 50 40. The lowest rating for an elbow replacement that the VA will assign is 30 for the dominant arm. Extension of elbow long head of triceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint. For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis 100 100.

Entitlement to disability ratings in excess of 10 percent for chronic lateral epicondylitis right and left elbow The Veteran currently has 10 percent ratings for each elbow under the provisions of 38 CFR. But he believes his disabilities are more severe-entitling him to a higher rating. Loss of UseAmputation of the Elbow. VA math can be a mess when you are adding a 10 rating for your left elbow and a 30 rating for your right hand.

Veterans whose ability to bend their dominant elbow to. 0 5306 Group VI. 45 degrees will receive a 50 disability rating and a 40 rating if their non-dominant elbow is affected.