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5305 – Group V (Elbow Supination and Flexion)

Note (1): When evaluating any claim involving muscle injuries resulting in loss of use of any extremity or loss of use of both buttocks (diagnostic code 5317, Muscle Group XVII), refer to § 3.350 of this chapter to determine whether the veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation.

Note (2): Ratings of slight, moderate, moderately severe, or severe for diagnostic codes 5301 through 5323 will be determined based upon the criteria contained in § 4.56.

Description Rating Dominant Rating Nondominant
5305 Group V. Function: Elbow supination
(1) (long head of biceps is stabilizer of shoulder joint);
flexion of elbow (1, 2, 3). Flexor muscles of elbow:
(1) Biceps; (2) Brachialis; (3) brachioradialis
Severe 40 30
Moderately Severe 30 20
Moderate 10 10
Slight 0 0