^{PDFprof.com Search Engine}

Title 38 Part 4 Schedule for Rating Disabilities

What is a total disability rating?
§ 4.15 Total disability ratings. The ability to overcome the handicap of disability varies widely among individuals. The rating, however, is based primarily upon the average impairment in earning capacity, that is, upon the economic or industrial handicap which must be overcome and not from individual success in overcoming it.
How does VA determine the effective date of an increased rating?
For the purposes of determining the effective date of an increased rating awarded as a result of such review, VA will apply 38 CFR 3.114, if applicable.
What is a VA rating for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis?
4.89 - Rating for Inactive Nonpulmonary Tuberculosis in Effect on August 19, 1968 4.116 - Schedule of Ratings - Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
Does diagnostic code 8045 affect a veteran's rating?
This classification does not affect the rating assigned under diagnostic code 8045. Note (5): A veteran whose residuals of TBI are rated under a version of § 4.124a, diagnostic code 8045, in effect before October 23, 2008 may request review under diagnostic code 8045, irrespective of whether his or her disability has worsened since the last review.

38 CFR Book C, Schedule For Rating Disabilities

SupplementsAppendices4.1 - 4.31- Subpart A - General Policy in RatingSubpart B- Subpart B - Disability Rating See full list on benefits.va.gov

Supplements For Book C

Appendix A- Table of Amendments and Effective Dates Since 1946Appendix B- Numerical Index of DisabilitiesAppendix C-Alphabetical Index of Disabilities See full list on benefits.va.gov

Subpart A - General Policy in Rating

Index4.1- Essentials of Evaluative Rating4.2- Interpretation of Examination Reports4.3 - 4.6 - 4.7 - 4.9- Resolution of Reasonable Doubt/Evaluation of evidence/Higher of two evaluations/Congenital or developmental defects See full list on benefits.va.gov

The Musculoskeletal System

4.40- Functional Loss4.41- History of Injury4.42- Complete Medical Examination of Injury Cases4.43- Osteomyelitis See full list on benefits.va.gov

The Organs of Special Sense

4.75- General considerations for evaluating visual impairment4.76- Visual Acuity4.76a- Computation of Average Concentric Contraction of Visual Fields4.76a figure- Chart of visual field showing normal field right eye and abnormal contraction visual field left eye See full list on benefits.va.gov

Impairment of Auditory Acuity

4.85- Evaluation of Hearing Impairment4.86- Exceptional Patterns of Hearing Impairment4.87- Schedule of Ratings - Ear4.87a- Schedule of Ratings - Other Sense Organs See full list on benefits.va.gov

Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies

4.88 - 4.88a- [Reserved]/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome4.88b- Schedule of Ratings - Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies4.88c- Ratings for Inactive Nonpulmonary Tuberculosis Initially Entitled after August 19, 19684.89- Rating for Inactive Nonpulmonary Tuberculosis in Effect on August 19, 1968 See full list on benefits.va.gov

The Respiratory System

4.96- Special Provisions Regarding Evaluation of Respiratory Conditions4.97- Schedule of Ratings - Respiratory System See full list on benefits.va.gov

The Cardiovascular System

4.100 - Necessity for Complete Diagnosis4.101 - 4.102 - 4.103- [Reserved]4.104- Schedule of Ratings - Cardiovascular See full list on benefits.va.gov

The Digestive System

4.110 - 4.111- Ulcers/Postgastrectomy Syndromes4.112 - 4.113- Weight Loss/Coexisting Abdominal Conditions4.114- Schedule of Ratings - Digestive System See full list on benefits.va.gov

Title 38 Part 4 Schedule for Rating Disabilities

What is a total disability rating?

How does VA determine the effective date of an increased rating?

What is a VA rating for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis?

Does diagnostic code 8045 affect a veteran's rating?