Title 38

PART 4

Part 4 - Schedule For Rating Disabilities

PART 4 - SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES Authority:38 U.S.C. 1155, unless otherwise noted. Source:29 FR 6718, May 22, 1964, unless otherwise noted.

38:1.0.1.1.5.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General Policy in Rating
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.1SECTION 4.1
   4.1 Essentials of evaluative rating.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.2SECTION 4.2
   4.2 Interpretation of examination reports.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.3SECTION 4.3
   4.3 Resolution of reasonable doubt.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.4SECTION 4.6
   4.6 Evaluation of evidence.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.5SECTION 4.7
   4.7 Higher of two evaluations.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.6SECTION 4.9
   4.9 Congenital or developmental defects.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.7SECTION 4.10
   4.10 Functional impairment.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.8SECTION 4.13
   4.13 Effect of change of diagnosis.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.9SECTION 4.14
   4.14 Avoidance of pyramiding.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.10SECTION 4.15
   4.15 Total disability ratings.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.11SECTION 4.16
   4.16 Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.12SECTION 4.17
   4.17 Total disability ratings for pension based on unemployability and age of the individual.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.13SECTION 4.17a
   4.17a Misconduct etiology.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.14SECTION 4.18
   4.18 Unemployability.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.15SECTION 4.19
   4.19 Age in service-connected claims.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.16SECTION 4.20
   4.20 Analogous ratings.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.17SECTION 4.21
   4.21 Application of rating schedule.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.18SECTION 4.22
   4.22 Rating of disabilities aggravated by active service.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.19SECTION 4.23
   4.23 Attitude of rating officers.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.20SECTION 4.24
   4.24 Correspondence.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.21SECTION 4.25
   4.25 Combined ratings table.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.22SECTION 4.26
   4.26 Bilateral factor.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.23SECTION 4.27
   4.27 Use of diagnostic code numbers.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.24SECTION 4.28
   4.28 Prestabilization rating from date of discharge from service.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.25SECTION 4.29
   4.29 Ratings for service-connected disabilities requiring hospital treatment or observation.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.26SECTION 4.30
   4.30 Convalescent ratings.
38:1.0.1.1.5.1.102.27SECTION 4.31
   4.31 Zero percent evaluations.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Disability Ratings
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102SUBJGRP 102
   The Musculoskeletal System
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.1SECTION 4.40
   4.40 Functional loss.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.2SECTION 4.41
   4.41 History of injury.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.3SECTION 4.42
   4.42 Complete medical examination of injury cases.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.4SECTION 4.43
   4.43 Osteomyelitis.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.5SECTION 4.44
   4.44 The bones.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.6SECTION 4.45
   4.45 The joints.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.7SECTION 4.46
   4.46 Accurate measurement.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.8SECTION 4.47-4.54
   4.47-4.54 [Reserved]
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.9SECTION 4.55
   4.55 Principles of combined ratings for muscle injuries.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.10SECTION 4.56
   4.56 Evaluation of muscle disabilities.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.11SECTION 4.57
   4.57 Static foot deformities.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.12SECTION 4.58
   4.58 Arthritis due to strain.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.13SECTION 4.59
   4.59 Painful motion.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.14SECTION 4.60
   4.60 [Reserved]
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.15SECTION 4.61
   4.61 Examination.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.16SECTION 4.62
   4.62 Circulatory disturbances.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.17SECTION 4.63
   4.63 Loss of use of hand or foot.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.18SECTION 4.64
   4.64 Loss of use of both buttocks.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.19SECTION 4.65
   4.65 [Reserved]
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.20SECTION 4.66
   4.66 Sacroiliac joint.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.21SECTION 4.67
   4.67 Pelvic bones.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.22SECTION 4.68
   4.68 Amputation rule.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.23SECTION 4.69
   4.69 Dominant hand.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.24SECTION 4.70
   4.70 Inadequate examinations.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.25SECTION 4.71
   4.71 Measurement of ankylosis and joint motion.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.26SECTION 4.71a
   4.71a Schedule of ratings - musculoskeletal system.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.27SECTION 4.72
   4.72 [Reserved]
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.102.28SECTION 4.73
   4.73 Schedule of ratings - muscle injuries.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.103SUBJGRP 103
   The Organs of Special Sense
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.103.29SECTION 4.75
   4.75 General considerations for evaluating visual impairment.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.103.30SECTION 4.76
   4.76 Visual acuity.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.103.31SECTION 4.76a
   4.76a Computation of average concentric contraction of visual fields.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.103.32SECTION 4.77
   4.77 Visual fields.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.103.33SECTION 4.78
   4.78 Muscle function.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.103.34SECTION 4.79
   4.79 Schedule of ratings - eye.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.103.35SECTION 4.80-4.84
   4.80-4.84 [Reserved]
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.104SUBJGRP 104
   Impairment of Auditory Acuity
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.104.36SECTION 4.85
   4.85 Evaluation of hearing impairment.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.104.37SECTION 4.86
   4.86 Exceptional patterns of hearing impairment.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.104.38SECTION 4.87
   4.87 Schedule of ratings - ear.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.104.39SECTION 4.87a
   4.87a Schedule of ratings - other sense organs.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.105SUBJGRP 105
   Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.105.40SECTION 4.88
   4.88 [Reserved]
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.105.41SECTION 4.88a
   4.88a Chronic fatigue syndrome.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.105.42SECTION 4.88b
   4.88b Schedule of ratings - infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.105.43SECTION 4.88c
   4.88c Ratings for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis initially entitled after August 19, 1968.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.105.44SECTION 4.89
   4.89 Ratings for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis in effect on August 19, 1968.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.106SUBJGRP 106
   The Respiratory System
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.106.45SECTION 4.96
   4.96 Special provisions regarding evaluation of respiratory conditions.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.106.46SECTION 4.97
   4.97 Schedule of ratings - respiratory system.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.107SUBJGRP 107
   The Cardiovascular System
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.107.47SECTION 4.100
   4.100 Application of the evaluation criteria for diagnostic codes 7000-7007, 7011, and 7015-7020.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.107.48SECTION 4.101-4.103
   4.101-4.103 [Reserved]
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.107.49SECTION 4.104
   4.104 Schedule of ratings - cardiovascular system.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.108SUBJGRP 108
   The Digestive System
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.108.50SECTION 4.110
   4.110 Ulcers.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.108.51SECTION 4.111
   4.111 Postgastrectomy syndromes.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.108.52SECTION 4.112
   4.112 Weight loss.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.108.53SECTION 4.113
   4.113 Coexisting abdominal conditions.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.108.54SECTION 4.114
   4.114 Schedule of ratings - digestive system.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.109SUBJGRP 109
   The Genitourinary System
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.109.55SECTION 4.115
   4.115 Nephritis.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.109.56SECTION 4.115a
   4.115a Ratings of the genitourinary system - dysfunctions.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.109.57SECTION 4.115b
   4.115b Ratings of the genitourinary system - diagnoses.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.110SUBJGRP 110
   Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.110.58SECTION 4.116
   4.116 Schedule of ratings - gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.111SUBJGRP 111
   The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.111.59SECTION 4.117
   4.117 Schedule of ratings - hemic and lymphatic systems.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.112SUBJGRP 112
   The Skin
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.112.60SECTION 4.118
   4.118 Schedule of ratings - skin.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.113SUBJGRP 113
   The Endocrine System
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.113.61SECTION 4.119
   4.119 Schedule of ratings - endocrine system.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.114SUBJGRP 114
   Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.114.62SECTION 4.120
   4.120 Evaluations by comparison.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.114.63SECTION 4.121
   4.121 Identification of epilepsy.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.114.64SECTION 4.122
   4.122 Psychomotor epilepsy.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.114.65SECTION 4.123
   4.123 Neuritis, cranial or peripheral.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.114.66SECTION 4.124
   4.124 Neuralgia, cranial or peripheral.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.114.67SECTION 4.124a
   4.124a Schedule of ratings - neurological conditions and convulsive disorders.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.115SUBJGRP 115
   Mental Disorders
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.115.68SECTION 4.125
   4.125 Diagnosis of mental disorders.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.115.69SECTION 4.126
   4.126 Evaluation of disability from mental disorders.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.115.70SECTION 4.127
   4.127 Intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder) and personality disorders.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.115.71SECTION 4.128
   4.128 Convalescence ratings following extended hospitalization.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.115.72SECTION 4.129
   4.129 Mental disorders due to traumatic stress.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.115.73SECTION 4.130
   4.130 Schedule of ratings - Mental disorders.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.116SUBJGRP 116
   Dental and Oral Conditions
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.116.74SECTION 4.149
   4.149 [Reserved]
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.116.75SECTION 4.150
   4.150 Schedule of ratings - dental and oral conditions.
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.117.76.1APPENDIX Appendix A
   Appendix A to Part 4 - Table of Amendments and Effective Dates Since 1946
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.117.76.2APPENDIX Appendix B
   Appendix B to Part 4 - Numerical Index of Disabilities
38:1.0.1.1.5.2.117.76.3APPENDIX Appendix C
   Appendix C to Part 4 - Alphabetical Index of Disabilities