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Leg, limitation of extension of:

Rated under § 4.71a

Special Monthly Compensation (SMC)

Example: A Veteran is SC for amputation of bilateral feet, evaluated as 100-percent disabling. The Veteran underwent a total knee replacement. Following the temporary total evaluation assigned after knee replacement, the knee is evaluated as 60-percent disabling. SMC (l) is warranted for the…

Reviewing Diagnoses

occupational tasks because the frequent episodes are so painful that the Veteran needs to cease all activity for several hours to obtain relief. _Result_ : A current disability is demonstrated under [38 U.S.C. 1110](<https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/1110>). Although the cephalgia is…

The joints.

§ 4.45. The joints. As regards the joints the factors of disability reside in reductions of their normal excursion of movements in different planes. Inquiry will be directed to these considerations: (a) Less movement than normal (due to ankylosis, limitation or blocking, adhesions, tendon-tie-up…

Screening Applications for Substantial Completeness and Notification Requirements

· Add left knee injury as a contention · affix the _MST_ special issue to the left knee contention, and · do _not_ · enter MST as a contention, or · take the actions in M21-1, Part II, Subpart iii, 1.C.2.b. Note: For the purpose of routing the claim for review by an MST claims processor in…

Revision Based on Specific Types of Submissions, Including Supplemental Claims

X.ii.2.A.3.e. Example: Effective Date Assigned Under 38 CFR 3.2500(h)(2) Facts: VA issues a rating decision and corresponding decision notice on September 17, 2017, denying SC for right knee patellofemoral syndrome (PFS). A VA examination and medical opinion obtained in connection with the…

Group XIV. Function: Extension of knee (2, 3, 4, 5); simultaneous flexion of hip and flexion of knee (1); tension of fascia lata and iliotibial (Maissiat's) band, acting with XVII (1) in postural support of body (6); acting with hamstrings in synchronizing hip and knee (1, 2). Anterior thigh group: (1) Sartorius; (2) rectus femoris; (3) vastus externus; (4) vastus intermedius; (5) vastus internus; (6) tensor vaginae femoris

Rated under § 4.73

VI.ii.5.4.d. Election Is Required Between FEC and an Increased Rate of VA Compensation Following an On-the-Job Injury _Scenario_ : · A Veteran who is a Federal Government employee has a back disorder and a knee disorder that are each rated 10 percent disabling. · The Veteran reinjures his…

Direct Service Connection (SC) and Service Incurrence of an Injury

V.ii.2.A.1.e. Establishing Direct SC Based on Chronicity When a chronic disease listed under [38 CFR 3.309(a)](<http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=a88986ca8f9a29e8af73cdffa7bc08f9&node=se38.1.3_1309&rgn=div8>) is shown in service, consider all subsequent manifestations of the same chronic…

Amputation not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action

Rated under § 4.71a

Developing Presumptive Service Connection (SC) Claims from Persian Gulf Veterans

VIII.ii.1.B.2.j. Example 1: Examination Is Unnecessary Because Claim Is Substantiated _Facts_ : A Veteran has qualifying service as defined in [38 U.S.C. 1117](<https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/38/1117>). The claims folder contains a competent medical assessment of CFS. The evidence…

Award Adjustments Necessitated by a Veteran's Return to and Discharge From Active Duty

X.v.2.B.1.j. Proper Application of 38 CFR 3.31 The _reinstatement_ of compensation VA previously discontinued because a Veteran returned to active duty does _not_ constitute a new award of or increase in benefits. Therefore, the requirement in [38 CFR…

Evidence Requested From the Claimant

III.i.2.D.1.c. Clarifying Issues and Claims Whenever the disability claimed is not clearly identified, ask the claimant and authorized representative to clarify the issues to ensure appropriate development and accurate decision-making. Example: A Veteran files a claim for compensation for a…

Rating Action on Review Examination Results and Cancellations

| solicit a claim for benefits in accordance with [M21-1, Part V, Subpart ii, 3.A.3.a](</system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000180486/M21-1-Part-V-Subpart-ii-Chapter-3-Section-A-Determining-the-Issues>). Example: A Veteran SC…

Arthritis

V.iii.1.C.5.c. Example of Noncompensable Degenerative Arthritis of a Single Joint _Situation_ : The Veteran has x-ray evidence of degenerative arthritis of the right knee without limited or painful motion. | _Coded Conclusion_ :| 1\. SC (PTE INC)| 5003| Degenerative arthritis, right…

Convalescent Ratings Under 38 CFR 4.30

Example 1: A Veteran enters the hospital on March 10 for a total knee replacement and is discharged on March 13. The convalescent rating will commence on March 10. The convalescent rating is continued for one month beginning April 1, the first day of the month after the date of discharge, and…

Group XIII. Function: Extension of hip and flexion of knee; outward and inward rotation of flexed knee; acting with rectus femoris and sartorius (see XIV, 1, 2) synchronizing simultaneous flexion of hip and knee and extension of hip and knee by belt-over-pulley action at knee joint. Posterior thigh group, Hamstring complex of 2-joint muscles: (1) Biceps femoris; (2) semimembranosus; (3) semitendinosus

Rated under § 4.73

Record Maintenance During the Development Process

III.i.2.F.2.a. Identifying Contentions Enter issues as contentions when they are · expressly claimed by the claimant/Veteran/authorized representative, and/or · put at issue and require development. Important: · This information will be made available via Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)…

Upper third, one-third of the distance from perineum to knee joint measured from perineum

Rated under § 4.71a

Special monthly compensation ratings.

(iv) Blindness in both eyes having only light perception; (v) Blindness in both eyes leaving the veteran so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance. (2) Natural elbow or knee action. In determining whether there is natural elbow or knee action with prosthesis in place, consideration…