As a fellow disabled Veteran this is shameful and Im on a mission to change it. The preceding list of types of physical dysfunction does not encompass all possible residuals of TBI. 9905 Temporomandibular disorder (TMD). 7124 Raynaud's disease (also known as primary Raynaud's): Characteristic attacks associated with trophic change(s), such as tight, shiny skin, Characteristic attacks without trophic change(s). For evaluation of Raynaud's syndrome (also known as secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, or secondary Raynaud's), see DC 7117. (6) When there is a disparity between the results of different PFT's (FEV-1 (Forced Expiratory Volume in one second), FVC (Forced Vital Capacity), etc. result, it may not include the most recent changes applied to the CFR. Criterion July 6, 1950; criterion September 22, 1978. 5230 Ring or little finger, limitation of motion: (For diagnostic codes 5235 to 5243 unless 5243 is evaluated under the Formula for Rating Intervertebral Disc Syndrome Based on Incapacitating Episodes): With or without symptoms such as pain (whther or not it radiates), stiffness, or aching in the area of the spine affected by residuals of injury or disease, Unfavorable ankylosis of the entire spine, Unfavorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine, Unfavorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine; or, forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine 30 degrees or less; or, favorable ankylosis of the entire thoracolumbar spine, Forward flexion of the cervical spine 15 degrees or less; or, favorable ankylosis of the entire cervical spine, Forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 60 degrees; or, forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 15 degrees but not greater than 30 degrees; or, the combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine not greater than 120 degrees; or, the combined range of motion of the cervical spine not greater than 170 degrees; or, muscle spasm or guarding severe enough to result in an abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour such as scoliosis, reversed lordosis, or abnormal kyphosis, Forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 60 degrees but not greater than 85 degrees; or, forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 40 degrees; or, combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 120 degrees but not greater than 235 degrees; or, combined range of motion of the cervical spine greater than 170 degrees but not greater than 335 degrees; or, muscle spasm, guarding, or localized tenderness not resulting in abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour; or, vertebral body fracture with loss of 50 percent or more of the height, 5239 Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability, 5242 Degenerative arthritis, degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (also, see either DC 5003 or 5010). The percentage ratings represent as far as can practicably be determined the average impairment in earning capacity resulting from such diseases and injuries and their residual conditions in civil occupations. No complaints of impairment of memory, attention, concentration, or executive functions. (c) The assignment of a total disability rating on the basis of hospital treatment or observation will not preclude the assignment of a total disability rating otherwise in order under other provisions of the rating schedule, and consideration will be given to the propriety of such a rating in all instances and to the propriety of its continuance after discharge. The position of function of the hand is with the wrist dorsiflexed 20 to 30 degrees, the metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints flexed to 30 degrees, and the thumb (digit I) abducted and rotated so that the thumb pad faces the finger pads. (i) Type of injury. Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus type I or II. Claims in regard to which the schedule evaluations are considered inadequate or excessive, and errors in the schedule will be similarly brought to attention. By Lorraine If accepted into our ELITE membership program, youll get free up-front access and permission to use $13,119 worth of proprietary VA claim resources, including access to our network of independent medical professionals for medical examinations, disability evaluations, and credible Medical Nexus Letters, which could help you get a HIGHER VA rating in LESS time. Organic Diseases of the Central Nervous System. If accepted into our ELITE membership program, youll get free up-front access and permission to use $13,119 worth of proprietary VA claim resources, including access to our network of independent medical professionals for medical examinations, disability evaluations, and credible Medical Nexus Letters, which could help you get a HIGHER VA rating in LESS time. One or more neurobehavioral effects that interfere with or preclude workplace interaction, social interaction, or both on most days or that occasionally require supervision for safety of self or others. Degenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic. Added September 9, 1975; criterion October 7, 1996. 20, 2007, as amended at 73 FR 54708, 54712, Sept. 23, 2008; 73 FR 69554, Nov. 19, 2008; 74 FR 18467, Apr. Group VII Function: Flexion of wrist and fingers. Occupational and social impairment, with deficiencies in most areas, such as work, school, family relations, judgment, thinking, or mood, due to such symptoms as: suicidal ideation; obsessional rituals which interfere with routine activities; speech intermittently illogical, obscure, or irrelevant; near-continuous panic or depression affecting the ability to function independently, appropriately and effectively; impaired impulse control (such as unprovoked irritability with periods of violence); spatial disorientation; neglect of personal appearance and hygiene; difficulty in adapting to stressful circumstances (including work or a worklike setting); inability to establish and maintain effective relationships. 7354 Hepatitis C (or non-A, non-B hepatitis): With serologic evidence of hepatitis C infection and the following signs and symptoms due to hepatitis C infection: Chronic kidney disease with glomerular filtration rate (GFR) less than 15 mL/min/1.73 m, Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m, Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 30 to 44 mL/min/1.73 m, Chronic kidney disease with GFR from 45 to 59 mL/min/1.73 m. Note: GFR, estimated GFR (eGFR), and creatinine-based approximations of GFR will be accepted for evaluation purposes under this section when determined to be appropriate and calculated by a medical professional. They will continue for a 12-month period following discharge from service. Motor activity mildly decreased or with moderate slowing due to apraxia. A veteran may be considered as unemployable upon termination of employment which was provided on account of disability, or in which special consideration was given on account of the same, when it is satisfactorily shown that he or she is unable to secure further employment. Psychomotor seizures will be rated as minor seizures under the general rating formula when characterized by brief transient episodes of random motor movements, hallucinations, perceptual illusions, abnormalities of thinking, memory or mood, or autonomic disturbances. Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring drainage by stent or nephrostomy tube; or requiring greater than 2 hospitalizations per year; or requiring continuous intensive management, Recurrent symptomatic infection requiring 1-2 hospitalizations per year or suppressive drug therapy lasting six months or longer, Recurrent symptomatic infection not requiring hospitalization, but requiring suppressive drug therapy for less than 6 months. 5219 Two digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of: Index and long; index and ring; or index and little fingers, Long and ring; long and little; or ring and little fingers, 5220 Five digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of. So if youre rated based on your musculoskeletal system, dont expect a rating for a muscle injury unless its a different condition. Essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis. 8723 Neuralgia, anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal). Without cardiac involvement but with chronic edema, stasis dermatitis, and either ulceration or cellulitis: Without cardiac involvement but with chronic edema or stasis dermatitis: At least one of the following: Ankle/brachial index less than or equal to 0.39; ankle pressure less than 50 mm Hg; toe pressure less than 30 mm Hg; or transcutaneous oxygen tension less than 30 mm Hg, At least one of the following: Ankle/brachial index of 0.40-0.53; ankle pressure of 50-65 mm Hg; toe pressure of 30-39 mm Hg; or transcutaneous oxygen tension of 30-39 mm Hg, At least one of the following: Ankle/brachial index of 0.54-0.66; ankle pressure of 66-83 mm Hg; toe pressure of 40-49 mm Hg; or transcutaneous oxygen tension of 40-49 mm Hg, At least one of the following: Ankle/brachial index of 0.67-0.79; ankle pressure of 84-99 mm Hg; toe pressure of 50-59 mm Hg; or transcutaneous oxygen tension of 50-59 mm Hg, Note (1): The ankle/brachial index (ABI) is the ratio of the systolic blood pressure at the ankle divided by the simultaneous brachial artery systolic blood pressure. 8623 Neuritis, anterior tibial (deep peroneal) nerve. switch to drafting.ecfr.gov. This means that you have a current shoulder condition caused or worsened by an event or injury during your military service. 5207 Forearm, limitation of extension. 9301 Major or mild neurocognitive disorder due to HIV or other infections(Dementia). At VA Claims Insider, we help you understand and take control of the claims process, so you can get the rating and compensation youre owed by law. Added September 9, 1975; removed September 22, 1978. 6066 Visual acuity in one eye 10/200 (3/60) or better. The combined value, exactly as found in table I, will be combined with the degree of the third disability (in order of severity). For VA rating purposes, a muscle injury (strain) is an injury to a muscle or a tendon, which is the fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones. Added September 22, 1978; evaluation January 12, 1998; criterion November 14, 2021. These evaluations are for the disease as a whole, regardless of the number of extremities involved or whether the nose and ears are involved. (3) When the PFT's are not consistent with clinical findings, evaluate based on the PFT's unless the examiner states why they are not a valid indication of respiratory functional impairment in a particular case. The C&P examiner will then write a report about their findings and send it to the VA regional office. Shoulder injuries are often caused by overuse, repetitive motions, or sudden trauma. If, however, absence of a kidney is the sole renal disability, even if removal was required because of nephritis, the absent kidney and any hypertension or heart disease will be separately rated. 5243 Intervertebral disc syndrome: Assign this diagnostic code only when there is disc herniation with compression and/or irritation of the adjacent nerve root; assign diagnostic code 5242 for all other disc diagnoses.