---
title: "DC 5001 - Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive"
diagnostic_code: "5001"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5001-bones-and-joints-tuberculosis-of-active-or-inactive"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T17:38:26.607602Z"
---

# DC 5001 - Bones and joints, tuberculosis of, active or inactive

Rated under § 4.71a. Body system: Musculoskeletal System.

Inactive: See §§ 4.88c and 4.89

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Active |

# Tuberculosis of the Bones and Joints (Diagnostic Code 5001)

## Understanding This Condition

Tuberculosis of the bones and joints is rated under **Diagnostic Code 5001** within the VA's **Musculoskeletal System** rating schedule. This condition is evaluated under **§ 4.71a** of the federal rating regulations and may be rated as either **active** or **inactive**.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA uses the following rating criteria for this condition:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **100%** | Active |

## What the VA Looks For

- **Active tuberculosis** of the bones and joints is rated at **100%**.
- For **inactive** tuberculosis of the bones and joints, the VA refers to the criteria found in **§§ 4.88c and 4.89**.

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*This overview is based solely on the VA rating schedule information for Diagnostic Code 5001, § 4.71a. It is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice. Individual ratings depend on the specific facts of each claim as evaluated by the VA.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a