7344 Benign neoplasms, exclusive of skin growths: Evaluate under an appropriate diagnostic code, depending on the predominant disability or the specific residuals after treatment. The examiner must identify the disease, injury, or other pathologic process responsible for any visual impairment found. Permitting passage of liquids only, with marked impairment of general health. 7306 Ulcer, marginal(gastrojejunal ulcer). This procedure will facilitate a close check of new and unlisted conditions, rated by analogy. 8522 Musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal), paralysis. General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Heart November 14, 2021. 7827 Erythema multiforme; Toxic epidermal necrolysis: Recurrent mucosal, palmar, or plantar involvement impairing mastication, use of hands, or ambulation occurring four or more times over the past 12-month period despite ongoing immunosuppressive therapy, Recurrent mucosal, palmar, or plantar involvement not impairing mastication, use of hands, or ambulation, occurring four or more times over the past 12-month period; and requiring intermittent systemic therapy, One to three episodes of mucosal, palmar, or plantar involvement not impairing mastication, use of hands, or ambulation, occurring over the past 12-month period AND requiring intermittent systemic therapy; or, Without recurrent episodes, but requiring continuous systemic medication for control, Deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting 40 percent or more of the face and neck, Deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting less than 40 percent of the face and neck, or deep acne other than on the face and neck, Superficial acne (comedones, papules, pustules) of any extent, Deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting the intertriginous areas (the axilla of the arm, the anogenital region, skin folds of the breasts, or between digits), Deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting less than 40 percent of the face and neck; or deep acne affecting non-intertriginous areas of the body (other than the face and neck), Affecting more than 40 percent of the scalp, Affecting less than 20 percent of the scalp, With loss of hair limited to scalp and face, Unable to handle paper or tools because of moisture, and unresponsive to therapy, Able to handle paper or tools after therapy, Rate as scars (DC's 7801, 7802, 7803, 7804, or 7805), disfigurement of the head, face, or neck (DC 7800), or impairment of function (under the appropriate body system). Any of these structures can be injured, resulting in shoulder pain. Added March 10, 1976; removed February 3, 1988; added November 7, 1996; Title August 4, 2014. Evaluate based on disfigurement (diagnostic code 7800). Every element in any way affecting the probative value to be assigned to the evidence in each individual claim must be thoroughly and conscientiously studied by each member of the rating board in the light of the established policies of the Department of Veterans Affairs to the end that decisions will be equitable and just as contemplated by the requirements of the law. cm. 5310 Group X Function: Movement of forefoot and toes. A clear statement will be made of the point or points upon which information is desired, and the complete case file will be simultaneously forwarded to Central Office. 6064 No more than light perception in one eye. Ratings for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis in effect on August 19, 1968. 4. The osseous abnormalities incident to trauma or disease, such as malunion with deformity throwing abnormal stress upon, and causing malalignment of joint surfaces, should be depicted from study and observation of all available data, beginning with inception of injury or disease, its nature, degree of prostration, treatment and duration of convalescence, and progress of recovery with development of permanent residuals. Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum/carinatum. Note (1): Separately evaluate amputations of fingers or toes, and complications such as squamous cell carcinoma at the site of a cold injury scar or peripheral neuropathy, under other diagnostic codes. 6847 Sleep Apnea Syndromes (Obstructive, Central, Mixed): Chronic respiratory failure with carbon dioxide retention or cor pulmonale, or; requires tracheostomy, Requires use of breathing assistance device such as continuous airway pressure (CPAP) machine, Asymptomatic but with documented sleep disorder breathing. 6515 Laryngitis, tuberculous, active or inactive. 10 percent VA disability rating for each leg. Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion September 12, 1988. Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders, and Nutritional Deficienciescan display a vast range of symptoms throughout the human body. Criterion October 23, 2008; title August 13, 2018. However, in cases protected by the provisions of Pub. 7117 Raynauds syndrome (secondary Raynauds phenomenon, secondary Raynauds). 4.129 Mental disorders due to traumatic stress. 5120 Complete amputation, upper extremity. Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996. The Analogous diagnostic codes are used by the VA when a diagnosed condition is not directly listed in CFR Title 38, Part 4, the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. If there is no replacement lens, evaluate based on aphakia (diagnostic code 6029). In the citation of disabilities on rating sheets, the diagnostic terminology will be that of the medical examiner, with no attempt to translate the terms into schedule nomenclature. The VA uses 38 CFR 4.71 to rate your musculoskeletal system and 38 CFR 4.73 to rate muscle injuries. The Endocrine System is a vast network of glands that create hormones to help regulate the body. Criterion August 13, 1981; evaluation June 9, 1996; title December 10, 2017; evaluation December 10, 2017; criterion December 10, 2017; note December 10, 2017. Schedule of ratings - musculoskeletal system. [29 FR 6718, May 22, 1964, as amended at 34 FR 5063, Mar. The stronger the connection between your military 5207 Forearm, limitation of extension. switch to drafting.ecfr.gov. [41 FR 34258, Aug. 13, 1976, as amended at 59 FR 2527, Jan. 18, 1994]. 7821 Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular diseases not listed elsewhere(including scleroderma, calcinosis cutis, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and dermatomyositis). 8411 Neuralgia, eleventh cranial nerve. Tenosynovitis, tendinitis, tendinosis or tendinopathy. This could be something like a shoulder dislocation that occurred during a training exercise. Added March 1, 1963; criterion March 1, 1989; criterion August 30, 1996; criterion, note August 11, 2019. 7016 Heart valve replacement(prosthesis). 5303 Group III Function: Elevation and abduction of arm. Nephrolithiasis/Ureterolithiasis/Nephrocalcinosis. (iv) palpable or tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes. This 40 percent rating may be further combined with evaluation for disabilities above the knee but not to exceed the above the knee amputation elective level. The eCFR is displayed with paragraphs split and indented to follow Some shoulder injuries may require surgery. The central nervous system consists of the brain, the spinal cord, and thecranialnerves. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) is the official legal print publication containing the codification of the general and permanent rules published in the Federal Register by the departments and agencies of the Federal Government. VA DISABILITIES OF THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM. See 3.102 of this chapter. L. 90-493, the graduated ratings of 50 and 30 percent for inactive tuberculosis will not be elevated. Benign neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin). The termination of these total ratings will not be subject to 3.105(e) of this chapter. The total rating will be followed by an open rating reflecting the appropriate schedular evaluation; where the evidence is inadequate to assign the schedular evaluation, a physcial examination will be scheduled prior to the end of the total rating period. Note (4): Following surgery or other treatment, evaluate chronic residuals, such as nephrolithiasis (kidney stones), decreased renal function, fractures, vision problems, and cardiovascular complications, under the appropriate diagnostic codes. 7115 Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease): Deep ischemic ulcers and necrosis of the fingers with persistent coldness of the extremity, trophic changes with pains in the hand during physical activity, and diminished upper extremity pulses, Persistent coldness of the extremity, trophic changes with pains in the hands during physical activity, and diminished upper extremity pulses, Trophic changes with numbness and paresthesia at the tips of the fingers, and diminished upper extremity pulses, Note (1): These evaluations involve a single extremity. Note (4): These evaluations involve a single extremity. Limitation of Motion of Individual Digits: 5235 Vertebral fracture or dislocation. The examiner must document the results for at least 16 meridians 2212 degrees apart for each eye and indicate the Goldmann equivalent used. How the VA Will Assign you a Shoulder Pain VA Rating. 6317 Rickettsial, ehrlichia, and anaplasma infections. 7532 Renal tubular disorders(such as renal glycosurias, aminoacidurias, renal tubular acidosis, Fanconis syndrome, Bartters syndrome, related disorders of Henles loop and proximal or distal nephron function, etc.). 6209 Benign neoplasms of the ear (other than skin only): Swelling, dry and scaly or serous discharge, and itching requiring frequent and prolonged treatment. Rating agencies will assure themselves that the recent report of physical examination presents an adequate picture of the claimant's condition. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination will be subject to the provisions of. The ankle pressure (AP) is the systolic blood pressure measured at the ankle. 5221 Four digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of: 5222 Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of: 5223 Two digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of: 5227 Ring or little finger, ankylosis of: With a gap of more than two inches (5.1 cm.) (f) Pain on movement, swelling, deformity or atrophy of disuse. 4.16 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual. If antineoplastic therapy is required, evaluate as a malignant neoplasm under DC 7914. Note: In cases of the removal of one testis as the result of a service-incurred injury or disease, other than an undescended or congenitally undeveloped testis, with the absence or nonfunctioning of the other testis unrelated to service, an evaluation of 30 percent will be assigned for the service-connected testicular loss. 6201 Chronic nonsuppurative otitis media with effusion (serous otitis media). Ready to Get the VA Rating and Compensation YOU Deserve? Each ear will be evaluated separately. 5236 Sacroiliac injury and weakness. Criterion and evaluation October 23, 2008. Neuralgia, internal popliteal nerve (tibial). 7205 Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired. Nonunion in lower half, with false movement: 5213 Supination and pronation, impairment of: The hand fixed in supination or hyperpronation, The hand fixed near the middle of the arc or moderate pronation, Motion lost beyond last quarter of arc, the hand does not approach full pronation, Unfavorable, in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation, Palmar flexion limited in line with forearm, (1) For the index, long, ring, and little fingers (digits II, III, IV, and V), zero degrees of flexion represents the fingers fully extended, making a straight line with the rest of the hand. Criterion March 1, 1963; title, criteria February 7, 2021. The following will be considered to be permanent total disability: the permanent loss of the use of both hands, or of both feet, or of one hand and one foot, or of the sight of both eyes, or becoming permanently helpless or permanently bedridden. Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia). Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis, or osteoradionecrosis of. 5164 Not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action. Webthe 10 percent rating, 2 or more episodes following the initial infection are required. VA Disability Rating for Hip pain. The VA Disability rating for hip pain uses the diagnostic code according to the CFR which depends on the severity of the discomfort. In previous cases, flare-ups between 1 3 times a week had a minimum rating of at least 10% per hip, or 20% for both hips.