Fracture, Skull with Neuro Residuals
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Fracture, Skull (DC 5296). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Fracture, Skull with Neuro Residuals is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 80%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | Brain is coming through the skull. |
| 50% | Loss area larger than size of a 50-cent piece or 1.140 in2. |
| 30% | Loss area between 10% and 50%. |
| 10% | Loss of skull area smaller than the size of a 25-cent piece or 0.716 in2. |
Important Notes
Rated under Fracture, Skull (DC 5296)
Filing Tips
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