Scar at least one-quarter inch (0.6 cm.) 8312 Neuritis, twelfth cranial nerve. 8612 Neuritis, lower radicular group. 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. 7710 Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive: Asymptomatic, smoldering, or monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), With at least 4 or more painful episodes per 12-month period, occurring in skin, joints, bones, or any major organs, caused by hemolysis and sickling of red blood cells, with anemia, thrombosis, and infarction, with residual symptoms precluding even light manual labor, With 3 painful episodes per 12-month period or with symptoms precluding other than light manual labor, With 1 or 2 painful episodes per 12-month period, Asymptomatic, established case in remission, but with identifiable organ impairment, When there is active disease, during treatment phase, or with indolent and non-contiguous phase of low grade NHL, Requiring peripheral blood or bone marrow stem cell transplant; or requiring transfusion of platelets or red cells, on average, at least once every six weeks per 12-month period; or infections recurring, on average, at least once every six weeks per 12-month period, Requiring transfusion of platelets or red cells, on average, at least once every three months per 12-month period; or infections recurring, on average, at least once every three months per 12-month period; or using continuous therapy with immunosuppressive agent or newer platelet stimulating factors, Requiring transfusion of platelets or red cells, on average, at least once per 12-month period; or infections recurring, on average, at least once per 12-month period, 7717 AL amyloidosis (primary amyloidosis). Blindness, both eyes, only light perception. (f) If impaired hearing is service-connected in only one ear, in order to determine the percentage evaluation from Table VII, the non-service-connected ear will be assigned a Roman Numeral designation for hearing impairment of I, subject to the provisions of 3.383 of this chapter. Evaluate non-cardiovascular residuals of surgical correction according to organ systems affected. 8526 Anterior crural nerve (femoral), paralysis. 9901 Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles. What is the Digestive System for VA rating purposes? 7631 Benign neoplasms of the breast and other injuries of the breast. Attacks without laryngeal involvement lasting one to seven days or longer and occurring more than eight times a year, or; attacks with laryngeal involvement of any duration occurring more than twice a year, Attacks without laryngeal involvement lasting one to seven days and occurring five to eight times a year, or; attacks with laryngeal involvement of any duration occurring once or twice a year, Attacks without laryngeal involvement lasting one to seven days and occurring two to four times a year, Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, respond poorly to treatment, and that restrict most routine daily activities, Characteristic attacks that occur more than once a day, last an average of more than two hours each, and respond poorly to treatment, but that do not restrict most routine daily activities, Characteristic attacks that occur daily or more often but that respond to treatment, Characteristic attacks that occur less than daily but at least three times a week and that respond to treatment. [29 FR 6718, May 22, 1964, as amended at 41 FR 11294, Mar. 5251 Thigh, limitation of extension. Note: If non-service-connected arteriosclerotic heart disease is superimposed on service-connected valvular or other non-arteriosclerotic heart disease, request a medical opinion as to which condition is causing the current signs and symptoms. If more than one extremity is affected, evaluate each extremity separately and combine (under. Any of these effects may range from slight to severe, although verbal and physical aggression are likely to have a more serious impact on workplace interaction and social interaction than some of the other effects. These evaluations are for the disease as a whole, regardless of the number of extremities involved or whether the nose and ears are involved. If there are 2 or more joints affected, each rating shall be combined in accordance with. When the involvement is wholly sensory, the rating should be for the mild, or at most, the moderate degree. cm. Group VII Function: Flexion of wrist and fingers. 9902 Mandible, loss of, including ramus, unilaterally or bilaterally: Not involving temporomandibular articulation. If a maximum exercise capacity test is not of record, evaluate based on alternative criteria. Palpation shows loss of deep fascia or muscle substance, or soft flabby muscles in wound area. 5315 Group XV Function: Adduction of hip. 6842 Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum/carinatum. A symptomatic condition secondary to many constitutional conditions, characterized by atrophy of the musculature, disturbed circulation, and weakness: Rate the underlying condition, minimum rating. Exercise with undeveloped or unbalanced musculature, producing chronic irritation, can be an aggravating factor. Signup to never miss a beat with special offers, blog updates, exclusive trainings, and more delivered right to your inbox! Estimate your 2023 VA Rating & Compensation for FREE! 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). With partial loss of use of one or more extremities from neurological lesions, rate by comparison with the mild, moderate, severe, or complete paralysis of peripheral nerves], Organic Diseases of the Central Nervous System, Evaluation of Cognitive Impairment and Other Residuals of TBI Not Otherwise Classified. Criterion March 1, 1963; title, criteria February 7, 2021. Separately evaluate other disabilities diagnosed as the residual effects of cold injury, such as Raynaud's syndrome (which is otherwise known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon), muscle atrophy, etc., unless they are used to support an evaluation under diagnostic code 7122. He is aformer active duty Air Force officerwith extensive experience leading hundreds of individuals and multi-functional teams in challenging international environments, including a combat tour to Afghanistan in 2011 supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. CausesAnterior Hip Pain. Anterior hip pain affects the inside of your hip and groin area. Lateral Hip Pain. Lateral hip pain refers to pain on the side of the hip. Posterior Hip Pain. Posterior hip pain affects the outside of the hip or buttock area, usually due to a problem with the muscles, tendons, or ligaments that surround the hip For a minimum of one year from the date of hospital admission for cardiac transplantation, Note: One year following discharge from inpatient hospitalization, determine the appropriate disability rating by mandatory VA examination. When you file for a VA disability rating for shoulder pain, you will most likely be scheduled for a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, the appropriate disability rating shall be determined by mandatory VA examination. Total occupational and social impairment, due to such symptoms as: gross impairment in thought processes or communication; persistent delusions or hallucinations; grossly inappropriate behavior; persistent danger of hurting self or others; intermittent inability to perform activities of daily living (including maintenance of minimal personal hygiene); disorientation to time or place; memory loss for names of close relatives, own occupation, or own name. 7914 Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the endocrine system. Evaluate intervertebral disc syndrome (preoperatively or postoperatively) either under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine or under the Formula for Rating Intervertebral Disc Syndrome Based on Incapacitating Episodes, whichever method results in the higher evaluation when all disabilities are combined under. 8104 Paramyoclonus multiplex(convulsive state, myoclonic type). The horizontal rows represent the ear having the better hearing and the vertical columns the ear having the poorer hearing. 7918 Pheochromocytoma(benign or malignant). What is the Genitourinary System for VA rating purposes? 7821 Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular diseases not listed elsewhere(including scleroderma, calcinosis cutis, subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, and dermatomyositis). Added September 9, 1975; criterion February 17, 1994; criterion November 14, 2021. Evaluation August 30, 2002; criterion, note August 13, 2018. Analogous means the condition that is closest to the ratable condition that best describes the primary symptoms. 5273 Os calcis or astragalus, malunion. [40 FR 42536, Sept. 15, 1975, as amended at 43 FR 45349, Oct. 2, 1978]. cm.). Different examiners, at different times, will not describe the same disability in the same language. (ii) History and complaint. The bilateral factor will be applied to such bilateral disabilities before other combinations are carried out and the rating for such disabilities including the bilateral factor in this section will be treated as 1 disability for the purpose of arranging in order of severity and for all further combinations. However, when the lens required to correct distance vision in the poorer eye differs by more than three diopters from the lens required to correct distance vision in the better eye (and the difference is not due to congenital or developmental refractive error), and either the poorer eye or both eyes are service connected, evaluate the visual acuity of the poorer eye using either its uncorrected or corrected visual acuity, whichever results in better combined visual acuity. Consider especially psychotic manifestations, complete or partial loss of use of one or more extremities, speech disturbances, impairment of vision, disturbances of gait, tremors, visceral manifestations, etc., referring to the appropriate bodily system of the schedule. The intent of the schedule is to recognize painful motion with joint or periarticular pathology as productive of disability. For a limited time, you can book a free, no-obligation VA Claim Discovery Call with one of our experts. Exceptional patterns of hearing impairment. Diagnostic Code 8100for migraine headaches, You Deserve It: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Veteran Benefits Youve Earned, 9 Secrets Strategies for Winning Your VA Disability Claim, An honorable discharge (cant be dishonorable), A medical diagnosis of a disability condition, A nexus for service connection either directly related to military service, secondary to another condition, or a presumptive disability, and, Current symptoms of the condition that negatively affect your work, life, and/or social functioning, Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Business. Claims in regard to which the schedule evaluations are considered inadequate or excessive, and errors in the schedule will be similarly brought to attention. 8104 Paramyoclonus multiplex (convulsive state, myoclonic type): Rate as Sydenham's chorea. So if youre rated based on your musculoskeletal system, dont expect a rating for a muscle injury unless its a different condition. 5003 Degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic: Degenerative arthritis established by X-ray findings will be rated on the basis of limitation of motion under the appropriate diagnostic codes for the specific joint or joints involved (DC 5200 etc.). Purely neurological disabilities, such as hemiplegia, cranial nerve paralysis, etc., due to cerebral arteriosclerosis will be rated under the diagnostic codes dealing with such specific disabilities, with citation of a hyphenated diagnostic code (e.g., 8046-8207). Occurs when tendons and cartilage cannot properly support the L. Code L-1 h, i (38 CFR 3.350(b)). You still have options. If present, the following are also signs of severe muscle disability: (A) X-ray evidence of minute multiple scattered foreign bodies indicating intermuscular trauma and explosive effect of the missile. For the purpose of rating disability from arthritis, the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and ankle are considered major joints; multiple involvements of the interphalangeal, metacarpal and carpal joints of the upper extremities, the interphalangeal, metatarsal and tarsal joints of the lower extremities, the cervical vertebrae, the dorsal vertebrae, and the lumbar vertebrae, are considered groups of minor joints, ratable on a parity with major joints. Symptoms such as fatigue, anorexia, nausea, or constipation that occur despite surgery; or in individuals who are not candidates for surgery but require continuous medication for control. Papulosquamous disorders not listed elsewhere. Note following July 6, 1950; evaluation January 12, 1998; criterion November 14, 2021. 7009 Bradycardia (Bradyarrhythmia), symptomatic, requiring permanent pacemaker implantation: For one month following hospital discharge for implantation or re-implantation. 5304 Group IV Function: Stabilization of shoulder. (vii) headaches (of a type, severity, or pattern that is different from headaches in the pre-morbid state). 7016 Heart valve replacement (prosthesis): For an indefinite period following date of hospital admission for valve replacement, Note: Six months following discharge from inpatient hospitalization, disability evaluation shall be conducted by mandatory VA examination using the General Rating Formula. Moderately impaired. 7512 Cystitis, chronic, includes interstitial and all etiologies, infectious and non-infectious: 7515 Bladder, calculus in, with symptoms interfering with function: Rate as voiding dysfunction or urinary tract infection, whichever is predominant. With diseases, preference is to be given to the number assigned to the disease itself; if the rating is determined on the basis of residual conditions, the number appropriate to the residual condition will be added, preceded by a hyphen. With intermediate degrees of residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion rate by analogy to diagnostic codes 5205 through 5208. 7312 Liver, cirrhosis, primary biliary cirrhosis, or cirrhotic phase of sclerosing cholangitis. When however, the limitation of motion of the specific joint or joints involved is noncompensable under the appropriate diagnostic codes, a rating of 10 pct is for application for each such major joint or group of minor joints affected by limitation of motion, to be combined, not added under diagnostic code 5003. 9301 Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to HIV or other infections(Dementia). For complex or unfamiliar decisions, occasionally unable to identify, understand, and weigh the alternatives, understand the consequences of choices, and make a reasonable decision. (a) Total ratings will be assigned under this section if treatment of a service-connected disability resulted in: (1) Surgery necessitating at least one month of convalescence (Effective as to outpatient surgery March 1, 1989. Cognitive impairment is defined as decreased memory, concentration, attention, and executive functions of the brain. Criterion August 30, 1996; criterion, note August 11, 2019. 6036 Status post corneal transplant. Examples are: mild or occasional headaches, mild anxiety. For even routine and familiar decisions, occasionally unable to identify, understand, and weigh the alternatives, understand the consequences of choices, and make a reasonable decision. Added January 12, 1998; note, criterion November 14, 2021. 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. 5207 Forearm, limitation of extension. Neuritis, musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) nerve. When an unlisted condition is encountered it will be permissible to rate under a closely related disease or injury in which not only the functions affected, but the anatomical localization and symptomatology are closely analogous. Where there are additional disabilities rated 50% or 100%, or anatomical or loss of use of a third extremity see 38 CFR 3.350(f) (3), (4) or (5).