VASRD 5031 · Musculoskeletal

Malunion of Bone Fracture VA Disability Rating

A fracture that healed incorrectly, leading to pain, deformity, or impaired function.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
30%Badly healed bone causes major mobility or function issues.
10%Healed bone didn’t set right and causes mild pain or stiffness.

How the VA Evaluates Malunion of Bone Fracture

Radiographic proof of bone alignment deviation and orthopedic evaluation describing functional loss.

Approval rate

High – especially with obvious deformity or gait issues.

Annual service-connected

4,200 veterans

Average rating

10%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •X-rays showing malunion
  • •Orthopedic evaluation with ROM testing
  • •VA exam notes confirming joint dysfunction

Strategy Tips

  • •Submit old and new X-rays
  • •Describe activity limits (e.g., standing, lifting)

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Assuming fracture healed properly without imaging
  • •Missing ROM tests

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •No proof of how the healed fracture limits movement
  • •Failure to describe functional impact

Onset Patterns

  • •Healing after poorly treated or complex fracture
  • •Symptoms may worsen over time if untreated

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Malunion of Bone Fracture. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Arthritis

    Joint alignment problems can accelerate cartilage wear

Common questions about Malunion of Bone Fracture

Is Malunion of Bone Fracture a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Malunion of Bone Fracture under VASRD diagnostic code 5031 (Musculoskeletal). A fracture that healed incorrectly, leading to pain, deformity, or impaired function.
What VA disability rating can I get for Malunion of Bone Fracture?
Possible VA ratings for Malunion of Bone Fracture are 30%, 10%. Examples: 30% — Badly healed bone causes major mobility or function issues.; 10% — Healed bone didn’t set right and causes mild pain or stiffness..
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Malunion of Bone Fracture?
The average awarded rating for Malunion of Bone Fracture is 10%. Roughly 4,200 veterans are service-connected for Malunion of Bone Fracture each year. Typical approval likelihood: High – especially with obvious deformity or gait issues..
What evidence helps prove Malunion of Bone Fracture for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Malunion of Bone Fracture claim includes: X-rays showing malunion; Orthopedic evaluation with ROM testing; VA exam notes confirming joint dysfunction.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Malunion of Bone Fracture?
Common pitfalls when filing for Malunion of Bone Fracture: No proof of how the healed fracture limits movement; Failure to describe functional impact.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Malunion of Bone Fracture?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Malunion of Bone Fracture include: Arthritis. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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