Forearm Amputation At or Above Pronator Teres — VA Disability Rating (DC 5111)

Diagnostic Code 5111 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation at or above the insertion of the pronator teres muscle. This higher level eliminates forearm rotation and is rated at 80% dominant or 70% non-dominant.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
70%Non-dominant extremity: amputation at or above pronator teres insertion. Rated at 70%.
80%Dominant extremity: amputation at or above pronator teres insertion. Rated at 80%.

Evidence Needed

Service treatment records or VA medical records documenting the amputation. Operative reports if surgical. Documentation of the specific amputation level. Prosthetic evaluation records. For traumatic amputations, line of duty determination and incident documentation.

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