e. Rating Cases with DC 5013 Through 5024 Use the table below to rate cases that use DC 5013 through 5024.
If the DC of the case is … Then …
gout under DC 5017 rate the case as rheumatoid arthritis, 5002.
· 5013 through 5016, and· 5018 through 5024 evaluate the case according to the criteria for limited motion or painful motion under DC 5003, degenerative arthritis.Note: The provisions under DC 5003 regarding a compensable minimum evaluation of 10 percent for limited or painful motion apply to these diagnostic codes and no others.Reference: For more information on 10 and 20 percent ratings based on x-ray findings, see 38 CFR 4.71a, DC 5003, Note (2).
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e. Rating Cases with DC 5013 Through 5024 Use the table below to rate cases that use DC 5013 through 5024.
If the DC of the case is … Then …
gout under DC 5017 rate the case as rheumatoid arthritis, 5002.
· 5013 through 5016, and· 5018 through 5024 evaluate the case according to the criteria for limited motion or painful motion under DC 5003, degenerative arthritis.Note: The provisions under DC 5003 regarding a compensable minimum evaluation of 10 percent for limited or painful motion apply to these diagnostic codes and no others.Reference: For more information on 10 and 20 percent ratings based on x-ray findings, see 38 CFR 4.71a, DC 5003, Note (2).
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Carlie passed away in November 2015 she is missed.
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