Reference: 38 CFR 4.71a, DC 5013

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The published Osteoporosis schedule uses specific diagnostic codes.

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Under 38 CFR 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5013, VA evaluates residuals of Osteoporosis as degenerative arthritis, based on the limitation of motion of the affected parts.

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Under 38 CFR 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5013, VA evaluates residuals of Osteoporosis as degenerative arthritis, based on the limitation of motion of the affected parts.

Regulatory authority: 38 CFR 4.71a, DC 5013

This guide is educational only. RatingScope does not diagnose Osteoporosis, cannot determine service connection, and does not predict a VA decision. Ratings depend on specific limitations of motion in the affected joints.

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Rated as degenerative arthritis.

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Official CFR language: Evaluate the diseases under diagnostic codes 5013 through 5024 as degenerative arthritis, based on limitation of motion of affected parts.
Qualification explanation: Osteoporosis itself does not have a single flat rating. Instead, the VA evaluates its residuals by looking at how much it limits the motion of the affected joints, using the criteria for degenerative arthritis (DC 5003) or the specific joint's limitation of motion code.
Medical evidence: Medical records documenting osteoporosis and joint involvement; Goniometric measurements of limitation of motion in affected joints

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A confirmed diagnosis of Osteoporosis.

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Medical records and range-of-motion (ROM) testing detailing the exact limitation of motion for any affected joints.

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