Subpart A - General Policy in Rating

§ 4.1 - Essentials of evaluative rating.

§ 4.2 - Interpretation of examination reports.

§ 4.3 - Resolution of reasonable doubt.

§ 4.6 - Evaluation of evidence.

§ 4.7 - Higher of two evaluations.

§ 4.9 - Congenital or developmental defects.

§ 4.10 - Functional impairment.

§ 4.13 - Effect of change of diagnosis.

§ 4.14 - Avoidance of pyramiding.

§ 4.15 - Total disability ratings.

§ 4.16 - Total disability ratings for compensation based on unemployability of the individual.

§ 4.17 - Total disability ratings for pension based on unemployability and age of the individual.

§ 4.18 - Unemployability.

§ 4.19 - Age in service-connected claims.

§ 4.20 - Analogous ratings.

§ 4.21 - Application of rating schedule.

§ 4.22 - Rating of disabilities aggravated by active service.

§ 4.23 - Attitude of rating officers.

§ 4.24 - Correspondence.

§ 4.25 - Combined ratings table.

§ 4.26 - Bilateral factor.

§ 4.27 - Use of diagnostic code numbers.

§ 4.28 - Prestabilization rating from date of discharge from service.

§ 4.29 - Ratings for service-connected disabilities requiring hospital treatment or observation.

§ 4.30 - Convalescent ratings.

§ 4.31 - Zero percent evaluations.

§ 4.17a - Misconduct etiology.

Subpart B - Disability Ratings

The Cardiovascular System

§ 4.100 - Application of the general rating formula for diseases of the heart.

§§ 4.100--4.103 - [Reserved]

§ 4.104 - Schedule of ratings - cardiovascular system.

§§ 4.101--4.103 - [Reserved]

Impairment of Auditory Acuity

§ 4.85 - Evaluation of hearing impairment.

§ 4.86 - Exceptional patterns of hearing impairment.

§ 4.87 - Schedule of ratings - ear.

§ 4.86a - Evidence other than puretone audiometry and controlled speech.

§ 4.87a - Schedule of ratings - other sense organs.

§ 4.87b - Schedule of ratings—other sense organs.

Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies

§ 4.88 - [Reserved]

§ 4.89 - Ratings for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis in effect on August 19, 1968.

§ 4.88a - Chronic fatigue syndrome.

§ 4.88b - Schedule of ratings - infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies.

§ 4.88c - Ratings for inactive nonpulmonary tuberculosis initially entitled after August 19, 1968.

The Respiratory System

§ 4.96 - Special provisions regarding evaluation of respiratory conditions.

§ 4.97 - Schedule of ratings - respiratory system.

The Digestive System

§ 4.110 - Ulcers.

§ 4.111 - Postgastrectomy syndromes.

§ 4.112 - Weight loss.

§ 4.113 - Coexisting abdominal conditions.

§ 4.114 - Schedule of ratings—digestive system.

The Endocrine System

§ 4.119 - Schedule of ratings - endocrine system.

The Musculoskeletal System

§ 4.40 - Functional loss.

§ 4.41 - History of injury.

§ 4.42 - Complete medical examination of injury cases.

§ 4.43 - Osteomyelitis.

§ 4.44 - The bones.

§ 4.45 - The joints.

§ 4.46 - Accurate measurement.

§ 4.55 - Principles of combined ratings for muscle injuries.

§ 4.56 - Evaluation of muscle disabilities.

§ 4.57 - Static foot deformities.

§ 4.58 - Arthritis due to strain.

§ 4.59 - Painful motion.

§ 4.60 - [Reserved]

§ 4.61 - Examination.

§ 4.62 - Circulatory disturbances.

§ 4.63 - Loss of use of hand or foot.

§ 4.64 - Loss of use of both buttocks.

§ 4.65 - [Reserved]

§ 4.66 - Sacroiliac joint.

§ 4.67 - Pelvic bones.

§ 4.68 - Amputation rule.

§ 4.69 - Dominant hand.

§ 4.70 - Inadequate examinations.

§ 4.71 - Measurement of ankylosis and joint motion.

§ 4.72 - [Reserved]

§ 4.73 - Schedule of ratings - muscle injuries.

§ 4.71a - Schedule of ratings - musculoskeletal system.

§§ 4.47--4.54 - [Reserved]

The Genitourinary System

§ 4.115 - Nephritis.

§ 4.115a - Ratings of the genitourinary system - dysfunctions.

§ 4.115b - Ratings of the genitourinary system - diagnoses.

Gynecological Conditions and Disorders of the Breast

§ 4.116 - Schedule of ratings - gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast.

Dental and Oral Conditions

§ 4.149 - [Reserved]

§ 4.150 - Schedule of ratings - dental and oral conditions.

The Hemic and Lymphatic Systems

The Organs of Special Sense

§ 4.75 - General considerations for evaluating visual impairment.

§ 4.76 - Visual acuity.

§ 4.77 - Visual fields.

§ 4.78 - Muscle function.

§ 4.79 - Schedule of ratings - eye.

§ 4.80 - Rating of one eye.

§ 4.83 - Ratings at scheduled steps and distances.

§§ 4.80--4.84 - [Reserved]

§ 4.84 - Differences between distant and near visual acuity.

§§ 4.81--4.82 - [Reserved]

§ 4.83a - Impairment of central visual acuity.

§ 4.84a - Schedule of ratings—eye.

§ 4.76a - Computation of average concentric contraction of visual fields.

Mental Disorders

§ 4.125 - Diagnosis of mental disorders.

§ 4.126 - Evaluation of disability from mental disorders.

§ 4.127 - Intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder) and personality disorders.

§ 4.128 - Convalescence ratings following extended hospitalization.

§ 4.129 - Mental disorders due to traumatic stress.

§ 4.130 - Schedule of ratings - Mental disorders.

The Skin

§ 4.118 - Schedule of ratings - skin.

The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems

§ 4.117 - Schedule of ratings - hemic and lymphatic systems.

Neurological Conditions and Convulsive Disorders

§ 4.120 - Evaluations by comparison.

§ 4.121 - Identification of epilepsy.

§ 4.122 - Psychomotor epilepsy.

§ 4.123 - Neuritis, cranial or peripheral.

§ 4.124 - Neuralgia, cranial or peripheral.

§ 4.124a - Schedule of ratings - neurological conditions and convulsive disorders.

Appendix A to Part 4 - —Table of Amendments and Effective Dates Since 1946

Appendix B to Part 4 - —Numerical Index of Disabilities

Appendix C to Part 4 - —Alphabetical Index of Disabilities