Common ICD-9 Codes

A joint affected by arthritis established by x-ray may be evaluated as 10-percent disabling under . 38 CFR 4.71a, DC 5003. For common joint conditions that are not evaluated under the arthritis criteria such as a knee strain or chondromalacia patella, a 10-percent evaluation can be assigned for the joint based on pain on motion under . 38 CFR 4.59 ................
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