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Each condition gets the same treatment: what the DBQ measures, how to prepare for the exam, how a private physician should complete the form, and a tool to check a completed exam for gaps.

Diagnostic Codes 5260 / 5261 Knee — Limitation of Flexion The second most common first-time VA disability claim in the country. Everything here covers the Knee and Lower Leg DBQ and what it takes for that exam to support the rating your knee actually warrants. 6 guides · Decoder tool → Diagnostic Code 5201 Shoulder & Arm — Limitation of Motion Covers the Shoulder and Arm Conditions DBQ. Unlike the knee, a shoulder claim can end up rated under several different diagnostic codes depending on the underlying injury — which changes what the exam needs to document. 1 guide →

In development

The Phase 1 roadmap covers the ten most common first-time VA disability claims. These are next:

Ankle — limitation of motionLumbosacral & cervical strainTinnitusHearing lossMigraineSciatic nerve paralysisScars & burnsPTSD