Osteitis deformans (DC 5016)

Body system: Musculoskeletal SystemRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.71a

Osteitis deformans, also known as Paget's disease, is a bone disorder where your bones grow abnormally large, weak, and deformed. The VA doesn't have specific rating percentages listed for this code - instead, they'll rate your condition based on how it affects your bones and joints using other diagnostic codes. Your rating will depend on which bones are affected and how much functional loss you have.

Rating levels

  • -1% — Osteitis deformans (Paget's disease of bone) is a chronic disorder that causes abnormal bone growth and deformity. The VA rates the resulting limitation of motion, deformity, fractures, or progression to bone malignancy under 38 CFR § 4.71a using analogous codes.

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