5285 - Vertebra, fracture of, residuals

Old Code

5285 - Vertebra, fracture of, residuals

New Code(s)

5235 - Vertebral fracture or dislocation

Old Rating Criterion 1

5285 Effective April 1, 1946 to July 15, 1957

5285 Vertebra, fracture of, residuals Rating
Consider special monthly compensation; with lesser involvements rate for limited motion, nerve paralysis.
Without cord involvement; abnormal mobility requiring neck brace (jury mast). 60
In other cases rate in accordance with definite limited motion or muscle spasm, adding 10 percent for demonstrable deformity of vertebral body.
Note - Both under ankylosis and limited motion, ratings should not be assigned for more than one segment by reason of involvement of only the first or last vertebra of an adjacent segment.

Old Rating Criterion 2

5285 Effective July 15, 1957 to September 26, 2003

5285 Vertebra, fracture of, residuals Rating
With cord involvement, bedridden, or requiring long leg braces. Consider special monthly compensation; with lesser involvements rate for limited motion, nerve paralysis. 100
Without cord involvement; abnormal mobility requiring neck brace (jury mast). 60
In other cases rate in accordance with definite limited motion or muscle spasm, adding 10 percent for demonstrable deformity of vertebral body. 30
Note - Both under ankylosis and limited motion, ratings should not be assigned for more than one segment by reason of involvement of only the first or last vertebra of an adjacent segment.