Note: Thereafter, if diabetes insipidus has subsided, rate residuals under the appropriate diagnostic code(s) within the appropriate body system. With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion rate by analogy to diagnostic codes 5205 through 5208. 8722 Neuralgia, musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal). Self-induced weight loss to less than 85 percent of expected minimum weight with incapacitating episodes of more than two but less than six weeks total duration per year. cm.). 5025 Fibromyalgia (fibrositis, primary fibromyalgia syndrome). (Effective as to outpatient surgery March 1, 1989. Bursitis Service department record or other evidence showing hospitalization for a prolonged period for treatment of wound. 7911 Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency): Three crises during the past year, or; five or more episodes during the past year, One or two crises during the past year, or; two to four episodes during the past year, or; weakness and fatigability, or; corticosteroid therapy required for control. LII / Legal Information Institute Or rate on impairment of function of contiguous joint. For evaluation of Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, or secondary Raynaud's), see DC 7117. 8623 Neuritis, anterior tibial (deep peroneal) nerve. There are diseases of the digestive system, particularly within the abdomen, which, while differing in the site of pathology, produce a common disability picture characterized in the main by varying degrees of abdominal distress or pain, anemia and disturbances in nutrition. Both the use of manifestations not resulting from service-connected disease or injury in establishing the service-connected evaluation, and the evaluation of the same manifestation under different diagnoses are to be avoided. Retinal dystrophy (including retinitis pigmentosa, wet or dry macular degeneration, early-onset macular degeneration, rod and/or cone dystrophy). Objective evidence on testing of mild impairment of memory, attention, concentration, or executive functions resulting in mild functional impairment. 5055 Knee, resurfacing or replacement (prosthesis). They will continue for a 12-month period following discharge from service. Prosthetic replacement of the shoulder joint: For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis, With chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity. [40 FR 42535, Sept. 15, 1975, as amended at 54 FR 4281, Jan. 30, 1989; 55 FR 31580, Aug. 3, 1990; 58 FR 39664, July 26, 1993; 61 FR 52700, Oct. 8, 1996; 79 FR 2100, Jan. 13, 2014]. The Complete Guide to Getting a Narcolepsy VA Rating, 6 Things Every Veteran Needs to Know About VA Disability for Medication Side Effects. 7917 Hyperaldosteronism(benign or malignant). Service department record of superficial wound with brief treatment and return to duty. If you want to learn how to implement these strategies to get the VA benefits you deserve, click here to speak with a VA claim expert for free. [29 FR 6718, May 22, 1964, as amended at 43 FR 45349, Oct. 2, 1978; 67 FR 48785, July 26, 2002]. Examples: A person of high social standing remained seated, muttered angrily, and rubbed the arms of his chair while the National Anthem was being played; an apparently normal person suddenly disrobed in public; a man traded an expensive automobile for an antiquated automobile in poor mechanical condition and after regaining conscious control, discovered that he had signed an agreement to pay an additional sum of money in the trade. Post void residuals greater than 150 cc. 8511 Middle radicular group, paralysis. Added September 9, 1975; removed September 22, 1978. Marked contraction of plantar fascia with dropped forefoot, all toes hammer toes, very painful callosities, marked varus deformity: All toes tending to dorsiflexion, limitation of dorsiflexion at ankle to right angle, shortened plantar fascia, and marked tenderness under metatarsal heads: Great toe dorsiflexed, some limitation of dorsiflexion at ankle, definite tenderness under metatarsal heads: 5279 Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease), unilateral, or bilateral, Operated with resection of metatarsal head, Severe, if equivalent to amputation of great toe. Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010). O. The plantar surface of the foot is painful and shows demonstrable tenderness, and manipulation of the foot produces spasm of the Achilles tendon, peroneal spasm due to adhesion about the peroneal sheaths, and other evidence of pain and limited motion. Noncompensable complications are considered part of the diabetic process under DC 7913. Ready to Get the VA Rating and Compensation YOU Deserve? 6827 Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis. 8523 Anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal), paralysis. 5210 Radius and ulna, nonunion of, with flail false joint. Mere congenital or developmental defects, absent, displaced or supernumerary parts, refractive error of the eye, personality disorder and mental deficiency are not diseases or injuries in the meaning of applicable legislation for disability compensation purposes. Is able to use assistive devices such as GPS (global positioning system). between the thumb pad and the fingers, with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers, evaluate as unfavorable ankylosis, (iv) If only the carpometacarpal or interphalangeal joint is ankylosed, and there is a gap of two inches (5.1 cm.) Evaluate as supraventricular tachycardia (DC 7010), ventricular arrhythmias (DC 7011), or atrioventricular block (DC 7015). 8000 Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic. 4.96 Special provisions regarding evaluation of respiratory conditions. This imposes upon the medical examiner the responsibility of furnishing, in addition to the etiological, anatomical, pathological, laboratory and prognostic data required for ordinary medical classification, full description of the effects of disability upon the person's ordinary activity. between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm, with the finger flexed to the extent possible, and; extension is limited by no more than 30 degrees. Disability is manifest from erector spinae spasm (not accounted for by other pathology), tenderness on deep palpation and percussion over these joints, loss of normal quickness of motion and resiliency, and postural defects often accompanied by limitation of flexion and extension of the hip. Evaluation October 23, 1995; evaluation December 9, 2018. (f) Special monthly compensation. Criterion February 17, 1994; title and criterion November 14, 2021. 9901 Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles. L. 90-493 should be mentioned in the discussion portion of all ratings in which these provisions are applied. However, in cases protected by the provisions of Pub. Neuralgia, cranial or peripheral, characterized usually by a dull and intermittent pain, of typical distribution so as to identify the nerve, is to be rated on the same scale, with a maximum equal to moderate incomplete paralysis. (b) Examination for visual impairment. Total disability ratings for pension based on unemployability and age of the individual. Note (1): An Addisonian crisis consists of the rapid onset of peripheral vascular collapse (with acute hypotension and shock), with findings that may include: anorexia; nausea; vomiting; dehydration; profound weakness; pain in abdomen, legs, and back; fever; apathy, and depressed mentation with possible progression to coma, renal shutdown, and death. Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout), 2 or more joints, as an active process. WebThe rules of the VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) are used to assign rating percentages to conditions. The importance of complete medical examination of injury cases at the time of first medical examination by the Department of Veterans Affairs cannot be overemphasized. Weakness is as important as limitation of motion, and a part which becomes painful on use must be regarded as seriously disabled. For complex or unfamiliar decisions, occasionally unable to identify, understand, and weigh the alternatives, understand the consequences of choices, and make a reasonable decision. 4.124 Neuralgia, cranial or peripheral. Through and through or deep penetrating wound due to high-velocity missile, or large or multiple low velocity missiles, or with shattering bone fracture or open comminuted fracture with extensive debridement, prolonged infection, or sloughing of soft parts, intermuscular binding and scarring. (3) In any case where the examiner reports that there is a difference equal to two or more scheduled steps between near and distance corrected vision, with the near vision being worse, the examination report must include at least two recordings of near and distance corrected vision and an explanation of the reason for the difference. 9900 Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis, osteonecrosis or osteoradionecrosis of: Rate as osteomyelitis, chronic under diagnostic code 5000. 10, 2018]. Prestabilization rating from date of discharge from service. So if youre rated based on your musculoskeletal system, dont expect a rating for a muscle injury unless its a different condition. Benign neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin). Occasionally disoriented to one of the four aspects (person, time, place, situation) of orientation. Findings sufficiently characteristic to identify the disease and the disability therefrom, and above all, coordination of rating with impairment of function will, however, be expected in all instances. This content is from the eCFR and is authoritative but unofficial. Introduction criterion May 13, 2018; Revised General Rating Formula for Diseases of the Eye NOTE revised May 13, 2018. This is an automated process for Exercise with undeveloped or unbalanced musculature, producing chronic irritation, can be an aggravating factor. learn more about the process here. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Department of Veterans Affairs must publish notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. Criterion March 10, 1976; title, note February 7, 2021. 7813 Dermatophytosis(ringworm: Of body, tinea corporis; of head, tinea capitis; of feet, tinea pedis; of beard area, tinea barbae; of nails, tinea unguium (onychomycosis); of inguinal area (jock itch), tinea cruris; tinea versicolor, tinea corposis). Rate particular condition as urine leakage, frequency, or obstructed voiding. 5315 Group XV Function: Adduction of hip. 8725 Neuralgia, posterior tibial nerve. 5000 Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic. Criterion March 1, 1989; evaluation August 30, 1996; title, criterion, note August 11, 2019. ), so that the level of evaluation would differ depending on which test result is used, use the test result that the examiner states most accurately reflects the level of disability. 7522 Erectile dysfunction, with or without penile deformity. 5166 Forefoot, proximal to metatarsal bones. 5051 Shoulder replacement (prosthesis). Moderately impaired. Schedule of ratings - respiratory system. 6200-6260 revised and re-designated, March 23, 1956 removed, December 17, 1987; Table II revised Table V March 10, 1976; Table II revised to Table VII September 22, 1978; text from. Criterion March 11, 1969; evaluation February 17, 1994; title and criterion November 14, 2021. The peripheral nervous system is made up of all the nerves that travel from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. 6014 Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin): Malignant neoplasms of the eye, orbit, and adnexa (excluding skin) that require therapy that is comparable to those used for systemic malignancies, i.e., systemic chemotherapy, X-ray therapy more extensive than to the area of the eye, or surgery more extensive than enucleation, Note: Continue the 100 percent rating beyond the cessation of any surgical, X-ray, antineoplastic chemotherapy, or other therapeutic procedure. Depending on the specific residuals, separately evaluate as adhesions of peritoneum (diagnostic code 7301), cirrhosis of liver (diagnostic code 7312), and chronic liver disease without cirrhosis (diagnostic code 7345). VA Disability Ratings for Shoulder and Arm Conditions 6204 Peripheral vestibular disorders (Vertigo). 2. AtVA Claims Insider, we help fellow Veterans celebrateLIFE CHANGEby helping them get the VA disability rating and compensationYOU DESERVEby law. 8612 Neuritis, lower radicular group. Diagnosis of disease, injury, or residuals will be cited, with diagnostic code number assigned from this rating schedule for conditions listed therein. [41 FR 11293, Mar. 6032 Loss of eyelids, partial or complete: Separately evaluate both visual impairment due to eyelid loss and nonvisual impairment, e.g., disfigurement (diagnostic code 7800), and combine the evaluations. contact the publishing agency. Criterion May 22, 1995; criterion March 18, 2002. Neuralgia, external cutaneous nerve of thigh. (a) An open comminuted fracture with muscle or tendon damage will be rated as a severe injury of the muscle group involved unless, for locations such as in the wrist or over the tibia, evidence establishes that the muscle damage is minimal. When an unlisted disease, injury, or residual condition is encountered, requiring rating by analogy, the diagnostic code number will be built-up as follows: The first 2 digits will be selected from that part of the schedule most closely identifying the part, or system, of the body involved; the last 2 digits will be 99 for all unlisted conditions. Evidence of increased intracranial pressure (such as visual field defect), arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and either hypertension or cardiomegaly, Arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and hypertension, Enlargement of acral parts or overgrowth of long bones. For example, with disabilities evaluated at 60 percent, 20 percent, 10 percent and 10 percent (the two 10's representing bilateral disabilities), the order of severity would be 60, 21 and 20. 7631 Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast. It provides criteria for levels of impairment for each facet, as appropriate, ranging from 0 to 3, and a 5th level, the highest level of impairment, labeled total. However, not every facet has every level of severity. 8717 Neuralgia, musculocutaneous nerve. Interstitial nephritis, including gouty nephropathy, disorders of calcium metabolism. cm.) Note (2): When diabetes mellitus has been conclusively diagnosed, do not request a glucose tolerance test solely for rating purposes. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), American Psychiatric Association (2013), is incorporated by reference into this section with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion August 30, 1996; criterion, note August 11, 2019. 7307 Gastritis, hypertrophic (identified by gastroscope): Chronic; with severe hemorrhages, or large ulcerated or eroded areas, Chronic; with multiple small eroded or ulcerated areas, and symptoms, Chronic; with small nodular lesions, and symptoms. The repealed section, however, still applies to the case of any veteran who on August 19, 1968, was receiving or entitled to receive compensation for tuberculosis. 7533 Cystic diseases of the kidneys(renal artery stenosis, atheroembolic renal disease, or large vessel disease, unspecified, antheroembolic renal disease). You still have options. Added June 9, 1952; evaluation March 10, 1976; removed January 12, 1998. Chronic, or recurring, suppurative osteomyelitis, once clinically identified, including chronic inflammation of bone marrow, cortex, or periosteum, should be considered as a continuously disabling process, whether or not an actively discharging sinus or other obvious evidence of infection is manifest from time to time, and unless the focus is entirely removed by amputation will entitle to a permanent rating to be combined with other ratings for residual conditions, however, not exceeding amputation ratings at the site of election. 8726 Neuralgia, anterior crural nerve (femoral). Criterion July 6, 1950; criterion February 7, 2021. Clear impairments to daily living and health diagnosed by a doctor or 3 or more incapacitating episodes a year: 40% Rating. Evaluation February 17, 1994; removed November 14, 2021. 5160 Complete amputation, lower extremity. 7115 Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buergers Disease). The determination will be made on the basis of the actual remaining function of the hand or foot, whether the acts of grasping, manipulation, etc., in the case of the hand, or of balance and propulsion, etc., in the case of the foot, could be accomplished equally well by an amputation stump with prosthesis.