DC codes for Back Spasms

[187Infidel]

Good afternoon everyone.  I was active duty army from 2001-2003, 10th Mountain. 
I’m having a heck of a time finding the DC codes for

Paralumbar muscle spasms ( back spasms) 

and 

Chondromalacia Patella Femora (Knees)

 

I have had 2 diff VSO’s try to help me with my claim. So far, the 1st one at my DAV didn’t know how to work a fax machine.

2nd one had to be reminded every conversation who I was and what was going on . Talk about frustration!

so I’m just gonna do everything on my own and with the help and guidance of other veterans. I appreciate any and all feedback.

Thank you

[Buck52]

1 hour ago, 187Infidel said:

Good afternoon everyone.  I was active duty army from 2001-2003, 10th Mountain. 
I’m having a heck of a time finding the DC codes for

Paralumbar muscle spasms ( back spasms) 

and 

Chondromalacia Patella Femora (Knees)

 

I have had 2 diff VSO’s try to help me with my claim. So far, the 1st one at my DAV didn’t know how to work a fax machine.

2nd one had to be reminded every conversation who I was and what was going on . Talk about frustration!

so I’m just gonna do everything on my own and with the help and guidance of other veterans. I appreciate any and all feedback.

Thank you

For the Patella Femora Knees try DIAGNOSTIC CODE  5292/5295

Paralumbar muscle spasms ( back spasms) Lumbar SPRAIN/ STRAIN (Muscle spasms) try Diagnostic Codes 5257

Knee  CFR 38  4.1 TO 4.71 (a)

Unless these regulations are for right knee  and left knee may have different Code?

[Buck52]

  Try 38 CFR § 4.71a - Schedule of ratings - musculoskeletal system.

[187Infidel]

Thanks Buck52, appreciate the assistance..

Edited April 7, 2021 by 187Infidel

[Buck52]

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[Berta]

Check under 

"Diagnostic Codes 5235-5243" too

Or you can go to https://www.index.va.gov/search/va/bva.jsp

The BVA site is down ,but when it comes up again, you can use their search feature for your disabilities, and I suggest using the 2021 n 2020 date range you click on, to get the most current DC codes, etc. IT might be  just down for me, as I am in a cloud.

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