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Diagnostic Code 5313: Group XIII. Function

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

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Extension of hip and flexion of knee; outward and inward rotation of flexed knee; acting with rectus femoris and sartorius (see XIV, 1, 2) synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint. Posterior thigh group, Hamstring complex of 2-joint muscles: (1) Biceps femoris; (2) semimembranosus; (3) semitendinosus
Severe40%
Moderately Severe30%
Moderate10%
Slight0%

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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.