Osteoporosis, residuals of (DC 5013)

Body system: Musculoskeletal SystemRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.71a

Osteoporosis is a condition where your bones become weak and brittle, often breaking easily from minor falls or even daily activities. This diagnostic code 5013 appears to be incomplete in the current rating schedule - it references residuals (lasting effects) of osteoporosis but doesn't show specific rating percentages. The VA typically rates bone conditions based on how much they limit your movement and daily activities, so you'd likely need to look at related musculoskeletal codes or get clarification from a VSO about current rating criteria.

Rating levels

  • -1% — Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become thin and fragile, increasing fracture risk. The VA rates the residuals — typically vertebral compression fractures, limitation of joint motion, or degenerative changes — under 38 CFR § 4.71a using analogous codes, not osteoporosis itself.

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