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VA disability ratings for Muscle Injuries (The Shoulder Girdle and Arm): Extrinsic Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle (Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Serratus Magnus), Extrinsic Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle (Pectoralis Major II (Costosternal), Latissimus Dors
The VA evaluates shoulder girdle and arm injuries based on the muscle groups involved, their function, and the severity of the injury. Ratings differ for the dominant and nondominant arms, recognizing that injuries to the dominant arm may result in greater disability. In this video by Deck Plate we will understand the VA disability ratings for Muscle Injuries (The Shoulder Girdle and Arm): Extrinsic Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle (Trapezius, Levator Scapulae, Serratus Magnus), Extrinsic Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle (Pectoralis Major II (Costosternal), Latissimus Dorsi, Teres Major, Pectoralis Minor, and Rhomboid), Intrinsic Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle (Pectoralis Major I (Clavicular), Deltoid), Intrinsic Muscles of the Shoulder Girdle (Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Subscapularis, Coracobrachialis), Flexor Muscles of the Elbow (Biceps, Brachialis, Brachioradialis), Extensor Muscles of the Elbow (Triceps, Anconeus).
