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Diagnostic Code 5302: Group II. Function

Muscle Injuries · 38 CFR §4.73 · All codes in this system

Evaluation criteriaDominantNondominant
Depression of arm from vertical overhead to hanging at side (1, 2); downward rotation of scapula (3, 4); 1 and 2 act with Group III in forward and backward swing of arm. Extrinsic muscles of shoulder girdle: (1) Pectoralis major II (costosternal); (2) latissimus dorsi and teres major (teres major, although technically an intrinsic muscle, is included with latissimus dorsi); (3) pectoralis minor; (4) rhomboid
Severe40%30%
Moderately Severe30%20%
Moderate20%20%
Slight0%0%

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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.73, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.