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DC 5274: Astragalectomy

Read VA diagnostic code 5274 for Astragalectomy: published criteria, regulatory notes, related codes and official sources checked October 25, 2026.

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Published criteria from 38 CFR 4.71a, current through 2026-10-22. Historical decisions may require a different version. This reference does not diagnose a condition or determine an evaluation.

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DC 5274: Astragalectomy

Diagnostic code 5274 addresses Astragalectomy. Read its specific instructions together with any shared formula, notes and linked provisions. These criteria describe evaluation after the applicable entitlement requirements are met; this reference does not diagnose a condition or determine a claim.

Diagnostic Code 5274 - 38 CFR 4.71a
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5274 Astragalectomy20

What The Criteria Measure

  • Does the decision identify diagnostic code 5274, and does the medical record describe the condition named by this code?
  • Have the code-specific notes and cross-references been read before comparing any listed evaluation?

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