Musculoskeletal System Index
The most voluminous of all the systems in the rating schedule.
Ratings Involving The Bones, Tendons, and Joints
The majority of the ratings within are based upon the Veteran's limitation of range of motion (ROM).
Ratings Involving Cancers and Tumors
Cancers are largely rated on an active or not basis. Tumors are rated by their effect of their placement.
Ratings Involving Diseases
Diseases include: Arthritis, bursitis, caisson disease, compartment syndrome, enosynovitis, fibromyalgia, gout, osteomalacia, ostemyelitis, osteoporosis, rhabdomyolysis, synovitis, and tuberculosis.
Ratings Involving The Muscles
Theses ratings are based upon the severity of injury to the muscle itself. Most Veterans are NOT rated under this schedule.