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Diagnostic Code 5296: Skull, loss of part of, both inner and outer tables
Musculoskeletal System · 38 CFR §4.71a · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| With brain hernia | 80% |
| Without brain hernia: | |
| Area larger than size of a 50-cent piece or 1.140 in 2 (7.355 cm 2) | 50% |
| Area intermediate | 30% |
| Area smaller than the size of a 25-cent piece or 0.716 in 2 (4.619 cm 2) | 10% |
| Note: Rate separately for intracranial complications. | |
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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.