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Diagnostic Code 5213: Supination and pronation, impairment of
Musculoskeletal System · 38 CFR §4.71a · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Major | Minor |
|---|---|---|
| Loss of (bone fusion): | ||
| The hand fixed in supination or hyperpronation | 40% | 30% |
| The hand fixed in full pronation | 30% | 20% |
| The hand fixed near the middle of the arc or moderate pronation | 20% | 20% |
| Limitation of pronation: | ||
| Motion lost beyond middle of arc | 30% | 20% |
| Motion lost beyond last quarter of arc, the hand does not approach full pronation | 20% | 20% |
| Limitation of supination: | ||
| To 30° or less | 10% | 10% |
| 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. | ||
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.71a, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.