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Radius, impairment of
Diagnostic code 5212 · Musculoskeletal system · 38 CFR 4.71a
Rating criteria: the exact regulation text
Quoted from 38 CFR 4.71a. The "Rating" column is the percentage VA assigns for that level.
| Criteria | Major | Minor |
|---|---|---|
| 5212 Radius, impairment of: | ||
| Nonunion in lower half, with false movement: | ||
| With loss of bone substance (1 inch (2.5 cms.) or more) and marked deformity | 40 | 30 |
| Without loss of bone substance or deformity | 30 | 20 |
| Nonunion in upper half | 20 | 20 |
| Malunion of, with bad alignment | 10 | 10 |
Where else the regulation mentions this code
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Note: In all the forearm and wrist injuries, codes 5205 through 5213, multiple impaired finger movements due to tendon tie-up, muscle or nerve injury, are to be separately rated and combined not to exceed rating for loss of use of hand.
Under diagnostic code 5213 (Supination and pronation, impairment of)
Related codes in the regulation
- 5213 Supination and pronation, impairment ofMentioned together
The VA exam form for this condition
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Rules that apply to this body system
Where this comes from
38 CFR 4.71a, VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities, from the official eCFR.
Regulation text current as of October 16, 2026.
Change history for this code (38 CFR Part 4, Appendix A): Criterion September 22, 1978.
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