Osteitis deformans

Osteitis deformans is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 5016 in the Musculoskeletal Diseases category. Maximum rating: 30%.

Rating Criteria

Rating Criteria
30% Osteitis deformans (Paget's disease): active, with marked bone involvement
10% With skeletal deformities

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