Forearm & Hand Muscles
Muscle injuries of forearm and hand
6
Conditions
53xx
DC Range
All Conditions (6)
Group IX Function: Forearm muscles
DC 5309Group VII Function: Flexion of wrist and fingers
DC 5307Group VIII Function: Extension of wrist, fingers, thumb
DC 5308Injury, Muscle Group IX
DC 5309Injury, Muscle Group VII
DC 5307Injury, Muscle Group VIII
DC 5308Showing 6 conditions
Tips for Forearm & Hand Muscles 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 forearm & hand muscles 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.