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Diagnostic Code 5302: Muscle Group II. Shoulder Girdle (Downward Rotation) Rating Criteria

CFR section
38 CFR § 4.73
Rating range
0% to 40%
Rating levels
4
Body system
Muscle injuries

The VA rates Muscle Group II. Shoulder Girdle (Downward Rotation) under diagnostic code 5302 in 38 CFR § 4.73. 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 5302 rating criteria

RatingCriteria
0% Slight What raters look forslight muscle injury
20% Moderate; moderately severe (nondominant arm) What raters look formoderate muscle injury; moderately severe, nondominant arm
30% Moderately severe (dominant arm); severe (nondominant arm) What raters look formoderately severe, dominant arm; severe, nondominant arm
40% Severe (dominant arm) What raters look forsevere, dominant arm

Frequently asked questions

What is VA diagnostic code 5302?

Diagnostic code 5302 is the VA rating schedule entry for Muscle Group II. Shoulder Girdle (Downward Rotation), found in 38 CFR § 4.73. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.

What ratings are possible under DC 5302?

DC 5302 provides ratings of 0%, 20%, 30%, 40%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.

What does the highest rating under DC 5302 require?

The 40% rating for Muscle Group II. Shoulder Girdle requires: Severe (dominant arm).

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