Injury, Muscle Group XVII
Injury, Muscle Group XVII is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 5317 in the Pelvic & Thigh Muscles category. Maximum rating: 40%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | Severe muscle injury: Through and through or deep penetrating wound with shattering bone fracture or open comminuted fracture with extensive debridement, prolonged infection, loss of deep fascia or muscle substance |
| 30% | Moderately severe muscle injury: Through and through or deep penetrating wound by high velocity missile with debridement, prolonged infection, sloughing of soft parts and intermuscular scarring |
| 10% | Moderate muscle injury: Through and through wound with debridement or prolonged infection, consistent complaints of cardinal signs with objective findings |
| 0% | Slight muscle injury: Simple wound without debridement, brief treatment, good functional results |
Important Notes
Muscle injury rated by severity: slight (0%), moderate (10%), moderately severe (20-30%), severe (30-40%)
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