Shoulder & Arm

Shoulder joint, upper arm, and related conditions

53 Conditions
51-52xx DC Range

All Conditions (53)

Above insertion of deltoid

DC 5121

Acromioclavicular Separation

DC 5203

Amputation - Below the Point where the Deltoid attaches to the Arm

DC 5122

Amputation - Below the Shoulder, but Above the point where the Deltoid attaches to the Arm

DC 5121

Amputation - Forequarter Amputation

DC 5120

Amputation - From the Shoulder Joint Down

DC 5120

Ankylosis - Shoulder Joint

DC 5200

Arm, limitation of motion

DC 5201

Below insertion of deltoid

DC 5122

Clavicle Bone

DC 5203

Clavicle, Impairment of

DC 5203

Clavicle, Malunion of

DC 5203

Clavicle or scapula, impairment

DC 5203

Collar Bone

DC 5203

Complete amputation, upper extremity

DC 5120

Disarticulation, Arm

DC 5120

Dislocation of Clavicle

DC 5203

Dislocation of Collar Bone

DC 5203

Dislocation of Humerus Bone

DC 5202

Dislocation of Scapula

DC 5203

Dislocation of Upper Arm

DC 5202

Dislocation, Shoulder

DC 5202

False Flail Joint

DC 5202

Flail Joint - Shoulder

DC 5202

Fracture, Clavicle

DC 5203

Fracture, Humerus

DC 5202

Fracture, Scapula

DC 5203

Humeral Head, Cystic changes of

DC 5202

Humerus Bone

DC 5202

Humerus, other impairment

DC 5202

Impairment, Clavicle

DC 5203

Impairment, Humerus

DC 5202

Impairment, Scapula

DC 5203

Limitations of Range of Motion - Shoulder Abduction

DC 5201

Limitations of Range of Motion - Shoulder Flexion

DC 5201

Lose of Use - Shoulder Joint

DC 5200

Malunion of Clavicle

DC 5203

Malunion of Humerus

DC 5202

Malunion of Scapula

DC 5203

Malunion of Shoulder Blade

DC 5203

Replacement: Shoulder

DC 5051

Rotator Cuff

DC 5201

Rotator Cuff Tear

DC 5201

Scapula Bone

DC 5203

Scapula Impairment

DC 5203

Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis

DC 5200

Separated Shoulder

DC 5201

Shoulder Bone

DC 5203

Shoulder Prosthesis

DC 5051

Shoulder Replacement

DC 5051

Shoulder replacement (prosthesis)

DC 5051

Sprain: Shoulder

DC 5201

Strain, Shoulder

DC 5201

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Tips for Shoulder & Arm Claims

  • Document symptoms thoroughly - Include frequency, duration, and impact on daily activities
  • Get a nexus letter - Link your condition to your military service
  • Prepare for C&P exam - Know your diagnostic code's rating criteria beforehand
  • Claim secondary conditions - Many shoulder & arm conditions cause or aggravate other disabilities

Remember: Secondary conditions are often overlooked but fully ratable. If one body part is wrecked, the parts compensating for it probably aren't far behind.