Diagnostic Code 5307 · 38 CFR §4.73
Muscle Group VII includes the flexor muscles of the wrist and fingers located on the inside of the forearm. These muscles control wrist bending, finger curling, and grip strength. They are critical for grasping, holding, typing, writing, and virtually any task requiring hand dexterity. Injuries to these muscles affect your ability to grip objects firmly and perform fine motor tasks. Military injuries commonly result from forearm wounds, crush injuries, and lacerations.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | |
| 10% | |
| 20% | |
| 30% |
Service records documenting the forearm muscle injury, Treatment records including surgical repairs of tendons or muscles, Grip strength testing with a dynamometer comparing both hands, Wrist and finger range of motion measurements, Statements about difficulty with gripping, writing, and fine motor tasks