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Diagnostic Code 5310: Muscle Group X. Foot Movements Rating Criteria

CFR section
38 CFR § 4.73
Rating range
0% to 30%
Rating levels
4
Body system
Muscle injuries

The VA rates Muscle Group X. Foot Movements under diagnostic code 5310 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 5310 rating criteria

RatingCriteria
0% Slight (plantar or dorsal muscles) What raters look forslight muscle injury
10% Moderate (plantar muscles); moderate (dorsal muscles); moderately severe (dorsal muscles) What raters look formoderate injury of the plantar muscles; moderate or moderately severe injury of the dorsal muscles
20% Moderately severe (plantar muscles); severe (dorsal muscles) What raters look formoderately severe injury of the plantar muscles; severe injury of the dorsal muscles
30% Severe (plantar muscles) What raters look forsevere injury of the plantar muscles

Frequently asked questions

What is VA diagnostic code 5310?

Diagnostic code 5310 is the VA rating schedule entry for Muscle Group X. Foot Movements, 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 5310?

DC 5310 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.

What does the highest rating under DC 5310 require?

The 30% rating for Muscle Group X. Foot Movements requires: Severe (plantar muscles).

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