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Search 741 catalog rows. Part 4 diagnostic codes link to a short orientation page. Special monthly compensation rows are levels under 38 U.S.C. § 1114 and 38 CFR § 3.350. They are not 38 CFR Part 4 diagnostic codes. Conditions index.

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DC 5025Musculoskeletal

Fibromyalgia

38 CFR § 4.71a

10%, 20%, or 40% under the fibromyalgia criteria in § 4.71a. Gulf War presumptive under § 3.317. See the dedicated guide on this site.

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DC 5054Musculoskeletal

Hip replacement (prosthetic joint)

38 CFR § 4.71a

4 months at 100% following implantation; 30% minimum for total replacement thereafter, with up to 90% available for painful motion or weakness requiring crutches.

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DC 5055Musculoskeletal

Knee replacement (prosthetic joint)

38 CFR § 4.71a

4 months at 100% following implantation per the schedule; 30% minimum for total replacement thereafter, with 60% available for severe painful motion or weakness.

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DC 5106Musculoskeletal

Anatomical Loss Of Both Hands

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5107Musculoskeletal

Anatomical Loss Of Both Feet

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5108Musculoskeletal

Anatomical Loss Of One Hand And One Foot

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5109Musculoskeletal

Loss Of Use Of Both Hands

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5110Musculoskeletal

Loss Of Use Of Both Feet

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5111Musculoskeletal

Loss Of Use Of One Hand And One Foot

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5120Musculoskeletal

Complete Amputation Upper Extremity

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5121Musculoskeletal

Arm amputation, above insertion of deltoid

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5122Musculoskeletal

Arm amputation, below insertion of deltoid

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5123Musculoskeletal

Forearm amputation, above insertion of pronator teres

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5124Musculoskeletal

Forearm amputation, below insertion of pronator teres

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5125Musculoskeletal

Hand Loss Of Use Of

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5126Musculoskeletal

Five digits of one hand, amputation

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5127Musculoskeletal

Four digits of one hand, amputation of the thumb, index, long and ring

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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DC 5128Musculoskeletal

Four digits of one hand, amputation of the thumb, index, long and little

38 CFR § 4.71a

Educational index row from the rating schedule naming convention; confirm exact diagnostic code, effective date, and criteria in the current eCFR Part 4.

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Disclaimer: Diagnostic-code criteria come from 38 CFR Part 4. SMC levels come from 38 U.S.C. § 1114 and 38 CFR § 3.350. Always verify the current text at va.gov or with a VA-accredited representative. This tool provides educational information only.

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