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title: "DC 5014 - Osteomalacia, residuals of"
diagnostic_code: "5014"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5014-osteomalacia-residuals-of"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T02:12:08.581399Z"
---

# DC 5014 - Osteomalacia, residuals of

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

Evaluate the diseases under diagnostic codes 5013 through 5024 as degenerative arthritis, based on limitation of motion of affected parts.

## Rating criteria

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

## Notes

- 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 |

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*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.*

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