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Diagnostic Code 5322: Group XXII. Function
Muscle Injuries · 38 CFR §4.73 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Rotary and forward movements of the head; respiration; deglutition. Muscles of the front of the neck: (Lateral, supra-, and infrahyoid group.) (1) Trapezius I (clavicular insertion); (2) sternocleidomastoid; (3) the “hyoid” muscles; (4) sternothyroid; (5) digastric | |
| Severe | 30% |
| Moderately Severe | 20% |
| Moderate | 10% |
| Slight | 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.