Hand Limitation of Motion
Diagnostic Code: 5220Max Rating
20%
Limited motion or function of hand.
Rating Criteria Overview
Unfavorable ankylosis = 20%. Favorable ankylosis or limitation = 10%.
| Rating | Criteria / Symptoms |
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Rating percentages vary based on severity and functional limitations. See "How It Is Rated" section for specific criteria. | |
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These conditions are frequently claimed as secondary to Hand Limitation of Motion. A secondary condition is one that was caused or aggravated by an existing service-connected disability.
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