Arthritis, syphilitic (DC 5007)

Body system: Musculoskeletal SystemRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.71aDBQ: DBQ RHEUM Arthritis

Syphilitic arthritis is joint inflammation and damage caused by syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that can affect joints if left untreated. This is a very rare condition today due to effective antibiotic treatments. The VA doesn't provide specific rating percentages for this code - instead, they rate it using the criteria for regular arthritis under other diagnostic codes, typically based on how much the joint damage limits your range of motion and daily activities.

Rating levels

  • -1% — Syphilitic arthritis is joint inflammation caused by syphilis (Treponema pallidum infection). The VA rates the active disease as for active rheumatic fever and any chronic residuals using the criteria for rheumatoid arthritis (DC 5002) under 38 CFR § 4.71a.

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