Diagnostic Code 5306 · 38 CFR §4.73
Muscle Group VI consists of the extensor muscles of the elbow, primarily the triceps and anconeus. These muscles straighten the elbow and are essential for pushing movements, bracing yourself with your arms, and any activity requiring you to extend your arm against resistance. Pushing open doors, doing push-ups, and rising from a chair all depend on these muscles. Military injuries to this group result from wounds to the back of the upper arm, triceps tears, and elbow trauma.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | |
| 10% | |
| 20% | |
| 30% |
Service records documenting the triceps or posterior upper arm injury, Treatment records including any surgical repairs, Strength testing for elbow extension comparing both sides, Documentation of visible muscle loss or deformity, Statements about difficulty with pushing, pressing, and supporting weight on the arms