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WEEK 2
Background of the Rating Background of the Rating ScheduleSchedule
38 CFR 4.138 CFR 4.1The Rating ScheduleThe Rating Schedule
as a guide.as a guide.
38 CFR 4.2138 CFR 4.21Application ofApplication of
Rating ScheduleRating Schedule
38 CFR 4.2338 CFR 4.23Attitude ofAttitude of
Rating OfficersRating Officers
38 CFR 4.238 CFR 4.2Examination ReportsExamination Reports
38 CFR 4.338 CFR 4.3Reasonable DoubtReasonable Doubt
38 CFR 4.938 CFR 4.9Congenital DefectsCongenital Defects
38 CFR 4.1038 CFR 4.10Functional ImpairmentFunctional Impairment
38 CFR 4.1438 CFR 4.14PYRAMIDINGPYRAMIDING
38 CFR 4.1538 CFR 4.15Total Disability RatingsTotal Disability Ratings
38 CFR 4.1638 CFR 4.16Individual UnemployabilityIndividual Unemployability
38 CFR 4.1838 CFR 4.18UnemployabilityUnemployability
38 CFR 4.1938 CFR 4.19Consideration of AgeConsideration of Age
38 CFR 4.2638 CFR 4.26Bilateral FactorBilateral Factor
38 CFR 4.2738 CFR 4.27Diagnostic Code NumbersDiagnostic Code Numbers
38 CFR 4.2038 CFR 4.20Analogous RatingsAnalogous Ratings
38 CFR 4.2938 CFR 4.29Ratings forRatings for
Hospital TreatmentHospital Treatment
38 CFR 4.3038 CFR 4.30Convalescent RatingsConvalescent Ratings
38 CFR 4.3138 CFR 4.31Zero PercentZero PercentEvaluationsEvaluations
38 CFR 4.4038 CFR 4.40Functional LossFunctional Loss
38 CFR 4.4438 CFR 4.44The BonesThe Bones
38 CFR 4.4538 CFR 4.45The JointsThe Joints
38 CFR 4.5538 CFR 4.5538 CFR 4.5638 CFR 4.56
Muscle EvaluationsMuscle Evaluations
38 CFR 4.5838 CFR 4.58Arthritis Due to StrainArthritis Due to Strain
38 CFR 4.5938 CFR 4.59Painful MotionPainful Motion
38 CFR 4.6838 CFR 4.68Amputation RuleAmputation Rule
38 CFR 4.6938 CFR 4.69Dominant HandDominant Hand
38 CFR 4.7138 CFR 4.71Measurement ofMeasurement of
Joint MotionJoint Motion
EXAMPLESEXAMPLES
Combination of Multiple DisabilitiesCombination of Multiple Disabilities
The VA does not add!
The VA Combines individual disabilities using a concept known as the “Whole Man Concept”
Combined Ratings
38CFR 4.25 – whole man concept
Below knee amputation 40%Depression 30%Bilateral hearing loss 20%Arthritis, shoulder 10%Headaches 10%Hypertension 10%Spinal Disc syndrome 10%Peptic Ulcer 10%
Combined disability 80%
Whole Man Concept – a man is 100% whole
40% of 100 = 40 100-40= 60
30% of 60 = 18 18+40=58 100-58 = 42
20% of 42 = 8 58+8=66 100-66 = 34
10% of 34 = 3 66+3=69 100-69 = 31
10% of 31 = 3 69+3=72 100-72 = 28
10% of 28 = 3 72+3=75 100-75 = 25
10% of 25 = 3 75+3=78 100-78 = 22
10% of 22 = 2 78+2=80
QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?
COMPENSATION RATES
Compensation Chart
The VA pays compensation in 10% increments from 10% to 100% based on the combined rating of all service connected disability evaluations.
An additional amount may be paid due to special provisions to compensate for certain losses of functional impairment, Special Monthly Compensation (week 5).
Dependents Allowance
The VA may pay an additional amount for:Spouse
Child (minor, disabled, school)
Natural Child
Step Child
Illegitimate Child
Adopted Child
Parent - Dependent
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