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Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) under diagnostic code 5307, in 38 CFR § 4.73 (muscle injuries), and the schedule provides five evaluation levels for it: 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% and 0%.
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How the VA rates Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)
Injury to the flexor muscles on the palm side of the forearm — the muscles that bend the wrist and the fingers.
Under 38 CFR 4.73, DC 5307 rates injury of Muscle Group VII: the muscles arising from the internal condyle of the humerus — the flexors of the carpus, the long flexors of the fingers and thumb, and the pronator. Their stated function is flexion of the wrist and fingers. The code grades the injury as slight, moderate, moderately severe or severe, in two columns for the dominant (major) and non-dominant (minor) extremity. Severe is 40 percent major and 30 percent minor. Moderately severe is 30 percent major and 20 percent minor. Moderate is 10 percent in both columns, and slight is 0 percent in both. Group VII is the flexor side of the forearm; the extensors of the wrist, fingers and thumb are Group VIII (DC 5308), and the intrinsic muscles of the hand are Group IX (DC 5309).
- Diagnostic code
- 5307
- Rating schedule
- 38 CFR § 4.73
- Schedule levels
- 40%, 30%, 20%, 10% and 0%
How does the VA choose a rating level?
Which level applies is set by the criteria the evidence meets, not by the diagnosis. Where there is a question as to which of two evaluations applies, 38 CFR § 4.7 assigns the higher one if the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating.
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Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) VA rating criteria (DC 5307)
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BUILD YOUR EVIDENCE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Evidence for your Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) claim
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)?
VA's page says: “You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers.”
Source: VA: Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), read September 18, 2026.
SMALL DETAILS. BETTER PREPARATION.
Preparing your Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) claim
Start with the practical tips, then explore the common oversights. You don’t need to work through everything at once.
Practical tips for your claim3 tips
- 01
Mention clearly which hand is dominant, since the rating tiers are structured differently for dominant versus non-dominant limbs.
- 02
Describe the effects on grip, typing, and lifting in detail, since these daily tasks depend directly on forearm muscle strength.
- 03
Submit physical therapy reports that include objective strength measurements, since a documented strength deficit is more persuasive than a general weakness complaint.
C&P exam pitfalls to keep in mind2 tips
- 01
No measurement comparing strength between the injured and uninjured side, which is central to how this rating is determined.
- 02
Failing to state which hand is dominant, since this affects which rating tier applies.
Common filing mistakes2 tips
- 01
Describing general hand pain without identifying the specific muscle group or location involved.
- 02
Not providing strength testing, since this objective comparison is what the rating schedule for muscle injuries depends on.
When symptoms may first appear1 tips
- 01
This condition commonly follows a forearm fracture, laceration, or an overuse injury from repetitive tasks during service.
THE BROADER PICTURE
Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) by the numbers
- Approval outlook
- Moderate – requires objective weakness or trauma history.
- Veterans service-connected
- ~27,000 veterans
- Typical rating awarded
- ~10%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule, not official VA statistics.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
Common questions about Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)
Is Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) under VASRD diagnostic code 5307 (Muscle Injuries). Injury to the flexor muscles on the palm side of the forearm — the muscles that bend the wrist and the fingers.
What VA disability rating can I get for Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)?
Possible VA ratings for Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) are 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 0%. Examples: 40%: Severe disability of Muscle Group VII in the dominant (major) upper extremity; 30%: Severe disability of Muscle Group VII in the non-dominant (minor) upper extremity; or moderately severe disability in the dominant (major) upper extremity; 20%: Moderately severe disability of Muscle Group VII in the non-dominant (minor) upper extremity.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)?
Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 27,000 veterans are service-connected for Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion). Estimated approval outlook: Moderate – requires objective weakness or trauma history.
What evidence helps prove Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) claim includes: Physical therapy notes documenting strength testing over time; A C&P strength exam specifically measuring forearm and grip strength; Service records documenting the original injury to the forearm.
Which DBQ is used for Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)?
VA's Muscle Injuries Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is on its public list of DBQs. VA's page says: "You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers."
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)?
Common pitfalls when filing for Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion): Describing general hand pain without identifying the specific muscle group or location involved; Not providing strength testing, since this objective comparison is what the rating schedule for muscle injuries depends on.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.73, Schedule of ratings, muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5307)
- 38 CFR § 4.7, higher of two evaluations
Criteria in quotation marks are the regulation’s own words; everything else on this page is Vetrify’s summary of it. The eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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