Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief |
Chapter I - Department of Veterans Affairs |
Part 4 - Schedule for Rating Disabilities |
Subpart B - Disability Ratings |
Mental Disorders |
§ 4.128 - Convalescence ratings following extended hospitalization.
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§ 4.128 Convalescence ratings following extended hospitalization.
If a mental disorder has been assigned a total evaluation due to a continuous period of hospitalization lasting six months or more, the rating agency shall continue the total evaluation indefinitely and schedule a mandatory examination six months after the veteran is discharged or released to nonbed care. A change in evaluation based on that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter.
[61 FR 52700, Oct. 8, 1996]