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title: "DC 5006 - Arthritis, typhoid"
diagnostic_code: "5006"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5006-arthritis-typhoid"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T19:14:27.611239Z"
---

# DC 5006 - Arthritis, typhoid

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

With the types of arthritis, diagnostic codes 5004 through 5009, rate the acute phase under diagnostic code 5002; rate any chronic residuals under diagnostic code 5003.

## Rating criteria

No itemised criteria have been extracted for this code. Use the official source.

## Notes

- Note (2): With the types of arthritis, diagnostic codes 5004 through 5009, rate the acute phase under diagnostic code 5002; rate any chronic residuals under diagnostic code 5003.

# Typhoid Arthritis (VA Diagnostic Code 5006)

## Understanding Typhoid Arthritis and How the VA Rates It

**Body System:** Musculoskeletal System
**Regulation:** 38 CFR § 4.71a — Diagnostic Code 5006

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### What This Condition Is

Typhoid arthritis is a form of arthritis classified within the VA's Musculoskeletal System rating schedule. It falls into a group of arthritis types the VA rates using a specific two-part approach, depending on whether the condition is in an active flare-up or has left lasting effects.

### How the VA Rates Typhoid Arthritis

The VA does not use a standalone rating table for typhoid arthritis. Instead, under Diagnostic Code 5006, the condition is rated by referring to two other diagnostic codes:

- **Acute phase (active flare-up):** Rated under **Diagnostic Code 5002**.
- **Chronic residuals (lasting effects):** Rated under **Diagnostic Code 5003**.

This means the rating you receive depends on which phase of the condition applies to your situation.

### What the VA Looks For

When evaluating typhoid arthritis (and the related arthritis types under Diagnostic Codes 5004 through 5009), the VA follows this framework:

- **Note (2):** With the types of arthritis, diagnostic codes 5004 through 5009, the VA rates the acute phase under Diagnostic Code 5002 and rates any chronic residuals under Diagnostic Code 5003.

In practice, the VA determines whether your condition is currently in an acute (active) stage or has progressed to chronic residuals, then applies the corresponding diagnostic code to assign your rating.

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*This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule at 38 CFR § 4.71a. It is provided for general educational purposes and describes how the rating criteria are structured.*

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