Diagnostic Code 5013: Osteoporosis Residuals Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.71a
- Rating range
- 10%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Musculoskeletal system
The VA rates Osteoporosis Residuals under diagnostic code 5013 in 38 CFR § 4.71a. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 5013 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Rated as degenerative arthritis on the basis of limitation of motion; when limitation of motion of the specific joint or joints involved is noncompensable under the appropriate diagnostic codes, 10 percent for each such major joint or group of minor joints affected by limitation of motion, objectively confirmed by findings such as swelling, muscle spasm, or satisfactory evidence of painful motion What raters look forlimitation of motion of the affected joint; noncompensable limitation of motion confirmed by swelling, muscle spasm, or painful motion |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 5013?
Diagnostic code 5013 is the VA rating schedule entry for Osteoporosis Residuals, found in 38 CFR § 4.71a. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 5013?
DC 5013 provides ratings of 10%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 5013 require?
The 10% rating for Osteoporosis Residuals requires: Rated as degenerative arthritis on the basis of limitation of motion; when limitation of motion of the specific joint or joints involved is noncompensable under the appropriate diagnostic codes, 10 percent for each such major joint or group of minor joints affected by limitation of motion, objectively confirmed by findings such as swelling, muscle spasm, or satisfactory evidence of painful motion.
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