VASRD 5307 · Musculoskeletal System
Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) VA Disability Rating
Injury to the flexor muscles on the palm side of the forearm — the muscles that bend the wrist and the fingers.
VA Rating Tiers
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | Severe damage to the forearm flexors of your dominant arm. |
| 30% | Severe damage on your non-dominant side, or moderately severe damage on your dominant side. |
| 20% | Moderately severe damage to the forearm flexors of your non-dominant arm. |
| 10% | Moderate damage to these muscles — rated the same whichever arm is injured. |
| 0% | Slight damage — service-connected, but below the level the schedule pays for. |
How the VA Evaluates Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)
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).
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.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •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.
Strategy Tips
- •Mention clearly which hand is dominant, since the rating tiers are structured differently for dominant versus non-dominant limbs.
- •Describe the effects on grip, typing, and lifting in detail, since these daily tasks depend directly on forearm muscle strength.
- •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
- •No measurement comparing strength between the injured and uninjured side, which is central to how this rating is determined.
- •Failing to state which hand is dominant, since this affects which rating tier applies.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •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.
Onset Patterns
- •This condition commonly follows a forearm fracture, laceration, or an overuse injury from repetitive tasks during service.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion). Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
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 (Musculoskeletal System). 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 damage to the forearm flexors of your dominant arm.; 30%: Severe damage on your non-dominant side, or moderately severe damage on your dominant side.; 20%: Moderately severe damage to…
- 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…
- 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..
- 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..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion)?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group VII - Forearm Flexors (Wrist and Finger Flexion) include: Grip Weakness, Carpal Tunnel. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.73 — Schedule of ratings — muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5307)
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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