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Rating Presumptive Service Connection (SC) Claims for Persian Gulf Veterans

VIII.ii.1.C.2.d. Examples of Hyphenated Codes for Undiagnosed Disabilities and MUCMIs The table below contains examples of hyphenated codes that may be used when awarding or denying undiagnosed illnesses manifest by the 13 signs or symptoms or a MUCMI found in [38 CFR…

V.iii.14.2.c. Definition and Evaluation Guidelines for Bruxism _Bruxism_ is defined as excessive grinding of the teeth and/or excessive clenching of the jaw. It may not be evaluated as a stand-alone SC disability. To Top [<\-- Previous…

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Schedule of ratings—neurological conditions and convulsive disorders.

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Conditions of the Auditory System

3. Tinnitus This topic contains general information about tinnitus, including · sympathetic reading of tinnitus claims · requesting medical opinions for tinnitus · interpreting medical opinions involving tinnitus, and · applying liberalizing provisions for tinnitus. April 9, 2019

Reviewing Diagnoses

V.ii.3.C.2.f. Example of Functional Impairment of Earning Capacity Due to Other Condition Example: The Veteran reported constant shortness of breath during a VA examination. No rales, rhonchi, wheezing, or diminished breath sounds were shown on examination. Pulmonary function testing…

General Information on Claims Based on Exposure to Asbestos

VIII.iii.7.A.2.e. Diagnostic Indicators of Asbestosis A clinical diagnosis of asbestosis requires a history of exposure and radiographic evidence of parenchymal lung disease. Diagnostic indicators include · dyspnea on exertion · end-respiratory rales over the lower lobes · compensatory…

V.iii.5.2.b. Impact of NSC Conditions on the Evaluation of METs Non-service-connected (NSC) disabilities, such as a chronic respiratory condition or morbid obesity, may have an impact on METs results. When an examiner cannot determine METs attributable to an SC cardiovascular disability due to…

Ratings of the genitourinary system—dysfunctions.

| Daytime voiding interval between two and three hours, or; awakening to void two times per night | 10 | | Obstructed voiding: | | | Urinary retention requiring intermittent or continuous catheterization | 30 | | Marked obstructive symptomatology (hesitancy, slow or weak stream, decreased force of…

Schedule of ratings—ear.

§ 4.87. Schedule of ratings—ear. Diseases of the Ear

Identification of epilepsy.

§ 4.121. Identification of epilepsy. When there is doubt as to the true nature of epileptiform attacks, neurological observation in a hospital adequate to make such a study is necessary. To warrant a rating for epilepsy, the seizures must be witnessed or verified at some time by a physician. As…

Schedule of ratings—other sense organs.

§ 4.87a. Schedule of ratings—other sense organs. | | Rating | | --- | --- | | 6275 Sense of smell, complete loss | 10 | | 6276 Sense of taste, complete loss | 10 | | Note: Evaluation will be assigned under diagnostic codes 6275 or 6276 only if there is an anatomical or pathological basis for the…

Conditions of the Eyes

V.iii.2.A.3.c. Dry Eye Syndrome Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, more commonly known as _dry eye syndrome_ , occurs when the surface of the eye becomes dry due to lack of quality tears. Dry eye syndrome may be due to a variety of causes to include · an underlying disease, such as diabetes…

Application of the general rating formula for diseases of the heart.

§ 4.100. Application of the general rating formula for diseases of the heart. (a) Whether or not cardiac hypertrophy or dilatation (documented by electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, or X-ray) is present and whether or not there is a need for continuous medication must be ascertained in all cases…

Disabilities of the Gynecological System

May 19, 2020 ### V.iii.8.A.1.a. Definition: FSAD _Female Sexual Arousal Disorder (FSAD)_ refers to the continual or recurrent physical inability of a woman to accomplish or maintain an ample lubrication-swelling reaction during sexual intercourse. Decreased blood flow to the genital area is…

Schedule of ratings—cardiovascular system.

§ 4.104. Schedule of ratings—cardiovascular system. Diseases of the Heart[Unless otherwise directed, use this general rating formula to evaluate diseases of the heart.]

Schedule of ratings—digestive system.

| Note (1): Findings must be documented by barium swallow, computerized tomography, or esophagogastroduodenoscopy. | | | Note (2): Non-gastrointestinal complications of procedures should be rated under the appropriate system. | | | Note (3): This diagnostic code applies, but is not limited to…

Rating Claims Based on Particulate Matter Exposure Under 38 CFR 3.320

3. Additional Rating Considerations December 7, 2023 ### VIII.ii.2.C.3.a. Special Provisions Regarding the Evaluation of Respiratory Conditions The rating activity must consider the provisions of [38 CFR…

Psychomotor epilepsy.

§ 4.122. Psychomotor epilepsy. The term psychomotor epilepsy refers to a condition that is characterized by seizures and not uncommonly by a chronic psychiatric disturbance as well. (a) Psychomotor seizures consist of episodic alterations in conscious control that may be associated with automatic…