Rating Schedule for the Ribs
Veterans can get rated for any ribs that have been fully or partially removed.
5297 Complete Rib Removal
PYRAMIDING NOTE:
Veterans who have ratings for ANY of the following CANNOT receive a separate rating for the removal of ribs:
| Rating |
Number of Ribs Removed |
|---|---|
| 10% | 1. |
| 20% | 2. |
| 30% | 3 or 4. |
| 40% | 5 or 6. |
| 50% | More than 6. |
5297 Partial Rib Removal (Rib Resection)
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Rib resection will be considered AS rib removal if thoracoplasty was performed for collapse therapy or to accomplish obliteration of space.
If the above situation occurred then the Veteran CAN get a separate evaluation for the removal of the rib(s) with the listed conditions in the pyramiding note!
PYRAMIDING NOTE:
Veterans who have ratings for ANY of the following CANNOT receive a separate rating for the removal of ribs:
| Rating |
Number of Partial Ribs Removed |
|---|---|
| 10% | Two or more ribs without regeneration. |
Miscellaneous Ratings
The Veteran will NOT receive an additional rating if they fit the criteria of any of these miscellaneous cases. The Veteran will get a single rating for the removal/rescection or miscellaneous rating; Whichever rating is higher!
Pain with Motion
| Rating |
Description |
|---|---|
| 10% |
Pain with motion. |
Arthritis
When a Veteran's arthritis does not warrant a rating based upon ROM or other miscellaneous situations. The Veteran's condition will be rated under degenerative arthritis.
For an explanation of arthritis ratings click HERE.
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