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CHAPTER I
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
PART 4--SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES
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Essentials of evaluative rating |
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Interpretation of examination reports |
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Resolution of reasonable doubt |
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Evaluation of evidence. |
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Higher of 2 evaluations |
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Congenital or developmental defects |
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Functional impairment |
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Effect of change of diagnosis |
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Avoidance of pyramiding |
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Total disability ratings |
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Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual |
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Total disability ratings for pension based on unemployability and age of the individual |
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Misconduct etiology |
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Unemployability |
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Age in service connected claims |
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Analogous ratings |
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Application of rating schedule. |
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Rating of disabilities aggravated by active service. |
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Attitude of rating officers |
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Correspondence |
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Combined ratings table |
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Bilateral factor |
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Use of diagnostic code numbers |
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Prestabilization rating from date of discharge from service |
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Ratings for service connected disabilities requiring hospital treatment or observation |
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Convalescent ratings |
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Zero percent evaluations |
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Functional loss |
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History of injury |
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Complete medical examination of injury cases |
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Osteomyelitis |
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The bones |
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The joints |
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Accurate measurement |
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Principles of combined ratings for muscle injuries |
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Evaluation of muscle disabilities |
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Static foot deformities |
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Arthritis due to strain |
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Painful motion |
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Examination |
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Circulatorydisturbances |
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Loss of use of hand or foot |
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Loss of use of both buttocks |
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Sacroiliac joint |
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Pelvic bones |
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Amputation rule |
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Dominant hand |
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Inadequate examinations |
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Measurement of ankylosis & joint motion |
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Schedule of ratings musculoskeletal system |
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Schedule of ratings muscle injuries. |
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Examination of visual acuity |
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Examination of field vision |
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Computation of average concentric contraction of visual fields |
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Examination of muscle function |
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Computing aggravation |
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Loss of use of one eye, having only light perception |
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Rating of one eye |
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Ratings at scheduled steps and distances |
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Impairment of central visual acuity |
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Differences between distant/near visual acuity |
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Schedule of ratings eye |
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Evaluation of hearing impairment |
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Exceptional patterns of hearing impairment |
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Schedule of ratings ear |
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Schedule of ratings other sense organs |
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Chronic fatigue syndrome |
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Schedule of ratings infectious diseases, immune disorders & nutritional deficiencies |
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Ratings for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis initially entitled after August 19, 1968 |
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Ratings for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis in effect on August 19, 1968 |
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Special provisions regarding evaluation of respiratory conditions |
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Schedule of ratings respiratory system. |
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Schedule of ratings cardiovascular system |
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Ulcers |
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Postgastrectomy syndromes |
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Weight loss |
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Coexisting abdominal conditions |
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Schedule of ratings digestive system |
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Nephritis |
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Ratings of the genitourinary system dysfunctions |
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Ratings of the genitourinary system diagnoses |
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Schedule of ratings gynecological conditions & disorders of the breast |
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Schedule of ratings hemic & lymphatic systems |
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Schedule of ratings skin |
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Schedule of ratings endocrine system |
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Evaluations by comparison |
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Identification of epilepsy |
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Psychomotor epilepsy |
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Neuritis, cranial or peripheral |
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Neuralgia, cranial or peripheral |
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Schedule of ratings neurological conditions & convulsive disorders |
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Diagnosis of mental disorders |
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Evaluation of disability from mental disorders |
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Mental retardation & personality disorders |
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Convalescence ratings following extended hospitalization |
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Mental disorders due to traumatic stress |
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Schedule of ratings mental disorders. |
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Schedule of ratings dental & oral conditions |