VA Diagnostic Code 5014Osteomalacia, residuals of
Rated under § 4.71a. No rating levels have been extracted for this code yet — use the official source.
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Summary
Evaluate the diseases under diagnostic codes 5013 through 5024 as degenerative arthritis, based on limitation of motion of affected parts.
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- Note to DCs 5013 through 5024: Evaluate the diseases under diagnostic codes 5013 through 5024 as degenerative arthritis, based on limitation of motion of affected parts.
Osteomalacia, Residuals Of — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 5014)
Understanding This Condition
Osteomalacia affects the Musculoskeletal System and is addressed under VA Diagnostic Code 5014, found in § 4.71a of the VA rating schedule. This entry covers the residuals of osteomalacia — the lasting effects the condition can leave behind.
How the VA Rates This Condition
Osteomalacia residuals are not rated on their own separate scale. Instead, the VA evaluates this condition using the criteria for degenerative arthritis, based on the limitation of motion of the affected parts of the body.
In practical terms, this means the focus is on how much movement is restricted in the joints or body areas impacted by the condition. The greater the limitation of motion in the affected part, the more that limitation factors into the evaluation.
What the VA Looks For
When reviewing a claim under Diagnostic Code 5014, the VA considers:
- Which parts of the body are affected by the residuals of osteomalacia
- The degree of limitation of motion in those affected parts
- Evaluation as degenerative arthritis, consistent with the rule that applies to Diagnostic Codes 5013 through 5024
Note (applies to Diagnostic Codes 5013 through 5024): Evaluate these diseases as degenerative arthritis, based on limitation of motion of affected parts.
Key Reference Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Diagnostic Code | 5014 |
| Condition | Osteomalacia, residuals of |
| CFR Section | § 4.71a |
| Body System | Musculoskeletal System |
| Rating Basis | Evaluated as degenerative arthritis, based on limitation of motion of affected parts |
This information is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the VA rating schedule criteria for this condition. Individual evaluations depend on the specific facts of each case.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.71a, diagnostic code 5014. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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