E7-4914. Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Appendices A, B, and C

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    AGENCY:

    Department of Veterans Affairs.

    ACTION:

    Final rule.

    SUMMARY:

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is revising its Schedule for Rating Disabilities, Appendices A, B, and C to include all current diagnostic codes. Appendix A is also amended to include all the diagnostic code historical information since the last review.

    DATES:

    Effective Date: This amendment is effective April 19, 2007.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Trude Steele, Regulations Staff (211D), Compensation and Pension Service, Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 273-7210.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    The Schedule for Rating Disabilities, 38 CFR Part 4, Appendices A, B, and C have not been updated since July 1, 1988. These Appendices are tools for users of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Appendices reflect changes to the diagnostic criteria in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

    We have amended the Appendices to add changes to the Schedule for Rating Disabilities since the Appendices were last updated. Additionally, we removed language in Appendix A that showed when a diagnostic code was updated to correct spelling, revise text, or other additional changes, which had no impact on the disability code. Those changes were incorporated within the text when amended. All diagnostic codes in Appendix A will now be categorized by when they were added, removed, whether the criterion was amended, and whether the disability evaluation was amended. We will continue to include the date for historical purposes. We revised Appendices B and C to provide the current diagnostic codes and disability terminology. We will continue to update the Appendices as the Schedule for Rating Disabilities is revised.

    Administrative Procedures Act

    This final rule merely replaces inaccurate examples and does not alter the content of the regulations. Accordingly, there is a basis for dispensing with prior notice and comment and the delayed effective date provisions of 5 U.S.C. 553.

    Paperwork Reduction Act

    This document contains no provisions constituting a collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521).

    Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The Secretary hereby certifies that this final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities as they are defined in the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601-612. This final rule would not affect any small entities. Only VA beneficiaries could be directly affected. Therefore, pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 605(b), this final rule is exempt from the initial and final regulatory flexibility analysis requirements of sections 603 and 604.

    Executive Order 12866

    Executive Order 12866 directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, when regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety, and other advantages; distributive impacts; and equity). The Executive Order classifies a “significant regulatory action,” requiring review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) unless OMB waives such review, as any regulatory action that is likely to result in a rule that may: (1) Have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy, productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities; (2) Create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action taken or planned by another agency; (3) Materially alter the budgetary impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) Raise novel legal or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's priorities, or the principles set forth in the Executive Order.

    The economic, interagency, budgetary, legal, and policy implications of this final rule have been examined and it has been determined not to be a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866.

    Unfunded Mandates

    The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 requires, at 2 U.S.C. 1532, that agencies prepare an assessment of anticipated costs and benefits before issuing any rule that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted annually for inflation) in any year. This final rule would have no such effect on State, local, and tribal governments, or on the private sector.

    Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Numbers and Titles

    The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance program numbers and titles for this final are 64.104, Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability for Veterans and 64.109, Veterans Compensation for Service-Connected Disability.

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    List of Subjects in 38 CFR Part 4

    • Disability benefits
    • Pensions
    • Veterans
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    Approved: March 2, 2007

    Gordon H. Mansfield,

    Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

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    For the reasons set out in the preamble, 38 CFR part 4 is amended as set forth below:

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    PART 4—SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES

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    1. The authority citation for part 4 continues to read as follows:

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    Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155, unless otherwise noted.

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    2. Appendix A to Part 4 is revised to read as follows: Start Printed Page 12984

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

    Sec.Diagnostic code No.
    4.71a5000Evaluation February 1, 1962.
    5001Evaluation March 11, 1969.
    5002Evaluation March 1, 1963.
    5003Added July 6, 1950.
    5012Criterion March 10, 1976.
    5024Criterion March 1, 1963.
    5025Added May 7, 1996.
    5051Added September 22, 1978.
    5052Added September 22, 1978.
    5053Added September 22, 1978.
    5054Added September 22, 1978.
    5055Added September 22, 1978.
    5056Added September 22, 1978.
    5100-5103Removed March 10, 1976.
    5104Criterion March 10, 1976.
    5105Criterion March 10, 1976.
    5164Evaluation June 9, 1952.
    5166Criterion September 22, 1978.
    5172Added July 6, 1950.
    5173Added June 9, 1952.
    5174Added September 9, 1975; removed September 22, 1978.
    5211Criterion September 22, 1978.
    5212Criterion September 22, 1978.
    5214Criterion September 22, 1978.
    5216Preceding paragraph criterion September 22, 1978.
    5217Criterion August 26, 2002.
    5218Criterion August 26, 2002.
    5219Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion August 26, 2002.
    5220Preceding paragraph criterion September 22, 1978; criterion August 26, 2002.
    5223Criterion August 26, 2002.
    5224Criterion August 26, 2002.
    5225Criterion August 26, 2002.
    5226Criterion August 26, 2002.
    5227Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion August 26, 2002.
    5228Added August 26, 2002.
    5229Added August 26, 2002.
    5230Added August 26, 2002.
    5235-5243Replaces 5285-5295 September 26, 2003.
    5243Criterion September 26, 2003.
    5255Criterion July 6, 1950.
    5257Evaluation July 6, 1950.
    5264Added September 9, 1795; removed September 22, 1978.
    5275Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion September 22, 1978.
    5285-5292Revised to 5235-5243 September 26, 2003.
    5293Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion September 23, 2002; revised and moved to 5235-5243 September 26, 2003.
    5294Evaluation March 10, 1976; revised and moved to 5235-5243 September 26, 2003.
    5295Evaluation March 10, 1976; revised and moved to 5235-5243 September 26, 2003.
    5296Criterion March 10, 1976.
    5297Criterion August 23, 1948; criterion February 1, 1962.
    5298Added August 23, 1948.
    4.73Introduction NOTE criterion July 3, 1997.
    5317Criterion September 22, 1978.
    5324Added February 1, 1962.
    5325Criterion July 3, 1997.
    5327Added March 10, 1976; criterion October 15, 1991; criterion July 3, 1997.
    5328Added NOTE March 10, 1976.
    5329Added NOTE July 3, 1997.
    4.84aTable V criterion July 1, 1994.
    6010Criterion March 11, 1969.
    6019Criterion September 22, 1978.
    6029NOTE August 23, 1948; criterion September 22, 1978.
    6035Added September 9, 1975.
    6050-6062Removed March 10, 1976.
    6061Added March 10, 1976.
    6062Added March 10, 1976.
    6063-6079Criterion September 22, 1978.
    6064Criterion March 10, 1976.
    6071Criterion March 10, 1976.
    6076Evaluation August 23, 1948.
    6080Criterion September 22, 1978.
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    6081Criterion March 10, 1976.
    6090Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion September 12, 1988.
    4.84b6260Added October 1, 1961; criterion October 1, 1961; evaluation March 10, 1976; removed December 18, 1987; re-designated § 4.87a December 18, 1987.
    4.87Tables VI and VII replaced by new Tables VI, VIA, and VII December 18, 1987. 6200-6260 revised and re-designated § 4.87 June 10, 1999.
    4.87a6200-6260Moved to § 4.87 June 10, 1999.
    6275-6276Moved from § 4.87b June 10, 1999.
    6277-6297March 23, 1956 removed, December 17, 1987; Table II revised Table V March 10, 1976; Table II revised to Table VII September 22, 1978; text from § 4.84b Schedule of ratings-ear re-designated from § 4.87 December 17, 1987.
    6286Removed December 17, 1987.
    6291Criterion March 10, 1976; removed December 17, 1987.
    6297Criterion March 10, 1976; removed December 17, 1987.
    4.87bRemoved June 10, 1999.
    4.88aMarch 11, 1969; re-designated § 4.88b November 29, 1994; § 4.88a added to read “Chronic fatigue syndrome”; criterion November 29, 1994.
    4.88bAdded March 11, 1969; re-designated § 4.88c November 29, 1994; § 4.88a re-designated to § 4.88b November 29, 1994.
    6300Criterion August 30, 1996.
    6302Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion August 30, 1996.
    6304Evaluation August 30, 1996.
    6305Criterion March 1, 1989; evaluation August 30, 1996.
    6306Evaluation August 30, 1996.
    6307Criterion August 30, 1996.
    6308Criterion August 30, 1996.
    6309Added March 1, 1963; criterion March 1, 1989; criterion August 30, 1996.
    6314Evaluation March 1, 1989; evaluation August 30, 1996.
    6315Criterion August 30, 1996.
    6316Evaluation March 1, 1989; evaluation August 30, 1996.
    6317Criterion August 30, 1996.
    6318Added March 1, 1989; criterion August 30, 1996.
    6319Added August 30, 1996.
    6320Added August 30, 1996.
    6350Evaluation March 1, 1963; evaluation March 10, 1976; evaluation August 30, 1996.
    6351Added March 1, 1989; evaluation March 24, 1992; criterion August 30, 1996.
    6352Added March 1, 1989; removed March 24, 1992.
    6353Added March 1, 1989; removed March 24, 1992.
    6354Added November 29, 1994; criterion August 30, 1996.
    4.88cRe-designated from § 4.88b November 29, 1994.
    4.89Ratings for nonpulmonary TB December 1, 1949; criterion March 11, 1969.
    4.976502Criterion October 7, 1996.
    6504Criterion October 7, 1996.
    6510-6514Criterion October 7, 1996.
    6515Criterion March 11, 1969.
    6516Criterion October 7, 1996.
    6517Removed October 7, 1996.
    6518Criterion October 7, 1996.
    6519Criterion October 7, 1996.
    6520Criterion October 7, 1996.
    6521Added October 7, 1996.
    6522Added October 7, 1996.
    6523Added October 7, 1996.
    6524Added October 7, 1996.
    6600Evaluation September 9, 1975; criterion October 7, 1996.
    6601Criterion October 7, 1996.
    6602Criterion September 9, 1975; criterion October 7, 1996.
    6603Added September 9, 1975; criterion October 7, 1996.
    6604Added October 7, 1996.
    6701Evaluation October 7, 1996.
    6702Evaluation October 7, 1996.
    6703Evaluation October 7, 1996.
    6704Subparagraph (1) following December 1, 1949; criterion March 11, 1969; criterion September 22, 1978.
    6705Removed March 11, 1969.
    6707-6710Added March 11, 1969; removed September 22, 1978.
    6721Criterion July 6, 1950; criterion September 22, 1978.
    6724Second note following December 1, 1949; criterion March 11, 1969; evaluation October 7, 1996.
    6725-6728Added March 11, 1969; removed September 22, 1978.
    6730Added September 22, 1978; criterion October 7, 1996.
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    6731Evaluation September 22, 1978; criterion October 7, 1996.
    6732Criterion March 11, 1969.
    6800Criterion September 9, 1975; removed October 7, 1996.
    6801Removed October 7, 1996.
    6802Criterion September 9, 1975; removed October 7, 1996.
    6810-6813Removed October 7, 1996.
    6814Criterion March 10, 1976; removed October 7, 1996.
    6815Removed October 7, 1996.
    6816Removed October 7, 1996.
    6817Evaluation October 7, 1996.
    6818Removed October 7, 1996.
    6819Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion October 7, 1996.
    6821Evaluation August 23, 1948.
    6822-6847Added October 7, 1996.
    4.1047000Evaluation July 6, 1950; evaluation September 22, 1978; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7001Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7002Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7003Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7004Criterion September 22, 1978; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7005Evaluation September 9, 1975; evaluation September 22, 1978; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7006Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7007Evaluation September 22, 1978; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7008Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7010Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7011Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7013Removed January 12, 1998.
    7014Removed January 12, 1998.
    7015Evaluation September 9, 1975; criterion January 12, 1998.
    7016Added September 9, 1975; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7017Added September 22, 1978; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7018Added January 12, 1998.
    7019Added January 12, 1998.
    7020Added January 12, 1998.
    7100Evaluation July 6, 1950.
    7101Criterion September 1, 1960; criterion September 9, 1975; criterion January 12, 1998.
    7110Evaluation September 9, 1975; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7111Criterion September 9, 1975; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7112Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7113Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7114Added June 9, 1952; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7115Added June 9, 1952; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7116Added June 9, 1952; evaluation March 10, 1976; removed January 12, 1998.
    7117Added June 9, 1952; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7118Criterion January 12, 1998.
    7119Evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7120Note following July 6, 1950; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7121Criterion July 6, 1950; evaluation March 10, 1976; evaluation January 12, 1998.
    7122Last sentence of Note following July 6, 1950; evaluation January 12, 1998; criterion August 13, 1998.
    7123Added October 15, 1991; criterion January 12, 1998.
    4.114Introduction paragraph revised March 10, 1976.
    7304Evaluation November 1, 1962.
    7305Evaluation November 1, 1962.
    7308Evaluation April 8, 1959.
    7311Criterion July 2, 2001.
    7312Evaluation March 10, 1976; evaluation July 2, 2001.
    7313Evaluation March 10, 1976; removed July 2, 2001.
    7319Evaluation November 1, 1962.
    7321Evaluation July 6, 1950; criterion March 10, 1976.
    7328Evaluation November 1, 1962.
    7329Evaluation November 1, 1962.
    7330Evaluation November 1, 1962.
    7331Criterion March 11, 1969.
    7332Evaluation November 1, 1962.
    7334Evaluation July 6, 1950; evaluation November 1, 1962.
    7339Criterion March 10, 1976.
    7341Removed March 10, 1976.
    7343Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion July 2, 2001.
    7344Criterion July 2, 2001.
    7345Evaluation August 23, 1948; evaluation February 17, 1955; evaluation July 2, 2001.
    7346Evaluation February 1, 1962.
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    7347Added September 9, 1975.
    7348Added March 10, 1976.
    7351Added July 2, 2001.
    7354Added July 2, 2001.
    4.115aRe-designated and revised as § 4.115b; new § 4.115a “Ratings of the genitourinary system-dysfunctions” added February 17, 1994.
    4.115b7500Note July 6, 1950; evaluation February 17, 1994, criterion September 8, 1994.
    7501Evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7502Evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7503Removed February 17, 1994.
    7504Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7505Criterion March 11, 1969; evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7507Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7508Evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7509Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7510Evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7511Evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7512Evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7513Removed February 17, 1994.
    7514Criterion March 11, 1969; removed February 17, 1994.
    7515Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7516Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7517Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7518Evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7519Evaluation March 10, 1976; evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7520Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7521Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7522Criterion September 8, 1994.
    7523Criterion September 8, 1994.
    7524Note July 6, 1950; evaluation February 17, 1994; evaluation September 8, 1994.
    7525Criterion March 11, 1969; evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7526Removed February 17, 1994.
    7527Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7528Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 17, 1994.
    7529Criterion February 17, 1994.
    7530Added September 9, 1975; evaluation February 17, 1994.
    7531Added September 9, 1975; criterion February 17, 1994.
    7532-7542Added February 17, 1994.
    4.116§ 4.116 removed and § 4.116a re-designated § 4.116 “Schedule of ratings-gynecological conditions and disorders of the breasts” May 22, 1995.
    7610Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7611Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7612Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7613Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7614Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7615Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7617Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7618Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7619Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7620Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7621Criterion May 22, 1995.
    7622Evaluation May 22, 1995.
    7623Evaluation May 22, 1995.
    7624Criterion August 9, 1976; evaluation May 22, 1995.
    7625Criterion August 9, 1976; evaluation May 22, 1995.
    7626Criterion May 22, 1995; criterion March 18, 2002.
    7627Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion May 22, 1995.
    7628Added May 22, 1995.
    7629Added May 22, 1995.
    4.1177700Evaluation October 23, 1995.
    7701Removed October 23, 1995.
    7702Evaluation October 23, 1995.
    7703Evaluation August 23, 1948; criterion October 23, 1995.
    7704Evaluation October 23, 1995.
    7705Evaluation October 23, 1995.
    7706Evaluation October 23, 1995.
    7707Criterion October 23, 1995.
    7709Evaluation March 10, 1976; criterion October 23, 1995.
    7710Criterion October 23, 1995.
    7711Criterion October 23, 1995.
    7712Criterion October 23, 1995.
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    7713Removed October 23, 1995.
    7714Added September 9, 1975; criterion October 23, 1995.
    7715Added October 26, 1990.
    7716Added October 23, 1995.
    4.1187800Evaluation August 30, 2002.
    7801Criterion July 6, 1950; criterion August 30, 2002.
    7802Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion August 30, 2002.
    7803Criterion August 30, 2002.
    7804Criterion July 6, 1950; criterion September 22, 1978; criterion August 30, 2002.
    7806Criterion September 9, 1975; evaluation August 30, 2002.
    7807Criterion August 30, 2002.
    7808Criterion August 30, 2002.
    7809Criterion August 30, 2002.
    7810Removed August 30, 2002.
    7811Criterion March 11, 1969; evaluation August 30, 2002.
    7812Removed August 30, 2002.
    7813Criterion August 30, 2002.
    7814Removed August 30, 2002.
    7815Evaluation August 30, 2002.
    7816Evaluation August 30, 2002.
    7817Evaluation August 30, 2002.
    7818Criterion August 30, 2002.
    7819Criterion August 30, 2002.
    7820-7833Added August 30, 2002.
    4.1197900Criterion August 13, 1981; evaluation June 9, 1996.
    7901Criterion August 13, 1981; evaluation June 9, 1996.
    7902Evaluation August 13, 1981; criterion June 9, 1996.
    7903Criterion August 13, 1981; evaluation June 9, 1996.
    7904Criterion August 13, 1981; evaluation June 9, 1996.
    7905Evaluation; August 13, 1981; evaluation June 9, 1996.
    7907Evaluation August 13, 1981; evaluation June 9, 1996.
    7908Criterion August 13, 1981; criterion June 9, 1996.
    7909Evaluation August 13, 1981; criterion June 9, 1996.
    7910Removed June 9, 1996.
    7911Evaluation March 11, 1969; evaluation August 13, 1981; criterion June 9, 1996.
    7913Criterion September 9, 1975; criterion August 13, 1981; criterion June 6, 1996.
    7914Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion August 13, 1981; criterion June 9, 1996.
    7916Added June 9, 1996.
    7917Added June 9, 1996.
    7918Added June 9, 1996.
    7919Added June 9, 1996.
    4.124a8002Criterion September 22, 1978.
    8021Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion October 1, 1961; criterion March 10, 1976; criterion March 1, 1989.
    8046Added October 1, 1961; criterion March 10, 1976; criterion March 1, 1989.
    8100Evaluation June 9, 1953.
    8540Added October 15, 1991.
    8910Added October 1, 1961.
    8911Added October 1, 1961; evaluation September 9, 1975.
    8912Added October 1, 1961.
    8913Added October 1, 1961.
    8914Added October 1, 1961; criterion September 9, 1975; criterion March 10, 1976.
    8910-8914Evaluations September 9, 1975.
    4.125—4.132All Diagnostic Codes under Mental Disorders October 1, 1961; except as to evaluation for Diagnostic Codes 9500 through 9511 September 9, 1975.
    4.130Re-designated from § 4.132 November 7, 1996.
    9200Removed February 3, 1988.
    9201Criterion February 3, 1988.
    9202Criterion February 3, 1988.
    9203Criterion February 3, 1988.
    9204Criterion February 3, 1988.
    9205Criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9206Criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9207Criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9208Criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9209Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9210Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9211Added November 7, 1996.
    9300Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9301Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9302Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
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    9303Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9304Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9305Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9306Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9307Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9308Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9309Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9310Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9311Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9312Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9313Added March 10, 1976; removed February 3, 1988.
    9314Added March 10, 1976; removed February 3, 1988.
    9315Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9316-9321Added March 10, 1976; removed February 3, 1988.
    9322Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9323Added March 10, 1976; removed February 3, 1988.
    9324Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9325Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9326Added March 10, 1976; removed February 3, 1988; added November 7, 1996.
    9327Added November 7, 1996.
    9400-9411Evaluations February 3, 1988.
    9400Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9401Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9402Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; removed November 7, 1996.
    9403Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion February 3, 1988; criterion November 7, 1996.
    9410Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9411Added February 3, 1988.
    9412Added November 7, 1996.
    9413Added November 7, 1996.
    9416Added November 7, 1996.
    9417Added November 7, 1996.
    9421Added November 7, 1996.
    9422Added November 7, 1996.
    9423Added November 7, 1996.
    9424Added November 7, 1996.
    9425Added November 7, 1996.
    9431Added November 7, 1996.
    9432Added November 7, 1996.
    9433Added November 7, 1996.
    9434Added November 7, 1996.
    9435Added November 7, 1996.
    9440Added November 7, 1996.
    9500Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9501Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9502Criterion March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9503Removed March 10, 1976.
    9504Criterion September 9, 1975; removed March 10, 1976.
    9505Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9506Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9507Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9508Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9509Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9510Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9511Added March 10, 1976; criterion February 3, 1988.
    9520Added November 7, 1996.
    9521Added November 7, 1996.
    4.132Re-designated as § 4.130 November 7, 1996.
    4.1509900Criterion September 22, 1978; criterion February 17, 1994.
    9901Criterion February 17, 1994.
    9902Criterion February 17, 1994.
    9903Criterion February 17, 1994.
    9905Criterion September 22, 1978; evaluation February 17, 1994.
    9910Removed February 17, 1994.
    9913Criterion February 17, 1994.
    9914Added February 17, 1994.
    9915Added February 17, 1994.
    9916Added February 17, 1994.
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    3. Appendix B to Part 4 is revised to read as follows:

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    Appendix B to Part 4.—Numerical Index of Disabilities

    Diagnostic Code No.
    THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM
    Acute, Subacute, or Chronic Diseases
    5000Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic.
    5001Bones and Joints, tuberculosis.
    5002Arthritis, rheumatoid (atrophic).
    5003Arthritis, degenerative (hypertrophic or osteoarthritis).
    5004Arthritis, gonorrheal.
    5005Arthritis, pneumococcic.
    5006Arthritis, typhoid.
    5007Arthritis, syphilitic.
    5008Arthritis, streptococcic.
    5009Arthritis, other types (specify).
    5010Arthritis, due to trauma.
    5011Bones, caisson disease.
    5012Bones, new growths, malignant.
    5013Osteoporosis, with joint manifestations.
    5014Osteomalacia.
    5015Bones, new growths, benign.
    5016Osteitis deformans.
    5017Gout.
    5018Hydrarthrosis, intermittent.
    5019Bursitis.
    5020Synovitis.
    5021Myositis.
    5022Periostitis.
    5023Myositis ossificans.
    5024Tenosynovitis.
    5025Fibromyalgia.
    Prosthetic Implants
    5051Shoulder replacement (prosthesis).
    5052Elbow replacement (prosthesis).
    5053Wrist replacement (prosthesis).
    5054Hip replacement (prosthesis).
    5055Knee replacement (prosthesis).
    5056Ankle replacement (prosthesis).
    Combination of Disabilities
    5104Anatomical loss of one hand and loss of use of one foot.
    5105Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand.
    5106Anatomical loss of both hands.
    5107Anatomical loss of both feet.
    5108Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot.
    5109Loss of use of both hands.
    5110Loss of use of both feet.
    5111Loss of use of one hand and one foot.
    Amputations: Upper Extremity
    Arm amputation of:
    5120Disarticulation.
    5121Above insertion of deltoid.
    5122Below insertion of deltoid.
    Forearm amputation of:
    5123Above insertion of pronator teres.
    5124Below insertion of pronator teres.
    5125Hand, loss of use of.
    Multiple Finger Amputations
    5126Five digits of one hand.
    Four digits of one hand:
    5127Thumb, index, long and ring.
    5128Thumb, index, long and little.
    5129Thumb, index, ring and little.
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    5130Thumb, long, ring and little.
    5131Index, long, ring and little.
    Three digits of one hand:
    5132Thumb, index and long.
    5133Thumb, index and ring.
    5134Thumb, index and little.
    5135Thumb, long and ring.
    5136Thumb, long and little.
    5137Thumb, ring and little.
    5138Index, long and ring.
    5139Index, long and little.
    5140Index, ring and little.
    5141Long, ring and little.
    Two digits of one hand:
    5142Thumb and index.
    5143Thumb and long.
    5144Thumb and ring.
    5145Thumb and little.
    5146Index and long.
    5147Index and ring.
    5148Index and little.
    5149Long and ring.
    5150Long and little.
    5151Ring and little.
    Single finger:
    5152Thumb.
    5153Index finger.
    5154Long finger.
    5155Ring finger.
    5156Little finger.
    Amputations: Lower Extremity
    Thigh amputation of:
    5160Disarticulation.
    5161Upper third.
    5162Middle or lower thirds.
    Leg amputation of:
    5163With defective stump.
    5164Not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action.
    5165At a lower level, permitting prosthesis.
    5166Forefoot, proximal to metatarsal bones.
    5167Foot, loss of use of.
    5170Toes, all, without metatarsal loss.
    5171Toe, great.
    5172Toes, other than great, with removal of metatarsal head.
    5173Toes, three or more, without metatarsal involvement.
    Shoulder and Arm
    5200Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis.
    5201Arm, limitation of motion.
    5202Humerus, other impairment.
    5203Clavicle or scapula, impairment.
    Elbow and Forearm
    5205Elbow, ankylosis.
    5206Forearm, limitation of flexion.
    5207Forearm, limitation of extension.
    5208Forearm, flexion limited.
    5209Elbow, other impairment.
    5210Radius and ulna, nonunion.
    5211Ulna, impairment.
    5212Radius, impairment.
    5213Supination and pronation, impairment.
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    Wrist
    5214Wrist, ankylosis.
    5215Wrist, limitation of motion.
    Limitation of Motion
    Multiple Digits: Unfavorable Ankylosis:
    5216Five digits of one hand.
    5217Four digits of one hand.
    5218Three digits of one hand.
    5219Two digits of one hand.
    Multiple Digits: Favorable Ankylosis:
    5220Five digits of one hand.
    5221Four digits of one hand.
    5222Three digits of one hand.
    5223Two digits of one hand.
    Ankylosis of Individual Digits:
    5224Thumb.
    5225Index finger.
    5226Long finger.
    5227Ring or little finger.
    Limitation of Motion of Individual Digits:
    5228Thumb.
    5229Index or long finger.
    5230Ring or little finger.
    Spine
    5235Vertebral fracture or dislocation.
    5236Sacroiliac injury and weakness.
    5237Lumbosacral or cervical strain.
    5238Spinal stenosis.
    5239Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability.
    5240Ankylosing spondylitis.
    5241Spinal fusion.
    5242Degenerative arthritis.
    5243Intervertebral disc syndrome.
    Hip and Thigh
    5250Hip, ankylosis.
    5251Thigh, limitation of extension.
    5252Thigh, limitation of flexion.
    5253Thigh, impairment.
    5254Hip, flail joint.
    5255Femur, impairment.
    Knee and Leg
    5256Knee, ankylosis.
    5257Knee, other impairment.
    5258Cartilage, semilunar, dislocated.
    5259Cartilage, semilunar, removal.
    5260Leg, limitation of flexion.
    5261Leg, limitation of extension.
    5262Tibia and fibula, impairment.
    5263Genu recurvatum.
    Ankle
    5270Ankle, ankylosis.
    5271Ankle, limited motion.
    5272Subastragalar or tarsal joint, ankylosis.
    5273Os calcis or astragalus, malunion.
    5274Astragalectomy.
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    Shortening of the Lower Extremity
    5275Bones, of the lower extremity
    The Foot
    5276Flatfoot, acquired.
    5277Weak foot, bilateral.
    5278Claw foot (pes cavus), acquired.
    5279Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease).
    5280Hallux valgus.
    5281Hallux rigidus.
    5282Hammer toe.
    5283Tarsal or metatarsal bones.
    5284Foot injuries, other.
    The Skull
    5296Loss of part of.
    The Ribs
    5297Removal of.
    The Coccyx
    5298Removal of.
    MUSCLE INJURIES
    Shoulder Girdle and Arm
    5301Group I Function: Upward rotation of scapula.
    5302Group II Function: Depression of arm.
    5303Group III Function: Elevation and abduction of arm.
    5304Group IV Function: Stabilization of shoulder.
    5305Group V Function: Elbow supination.
    5306Group VI Function: Extension of elbow.
    Forearm and Hand
    5307Group VII Function: Flexion of wrist and fingers.
    5308Group VIII Function: Extension of wrist, fingers, thumb.
    5309Group IX Function: Forearm muscles.
    Foot and Leg
    5310Group X Function: Movement of forefoot and toes.
    5311Group XI Function: Propulsion of foot.
    5312Group XII Function: Dorsiflexion.
    Pelvic Girdle and Thigh
    5313Group XIII Function: Extension of hip and flexion of knee.
    5314Group XIV Function: Extension of knee.
    5315Group XV Function: Adduction of hip.
    5316Group XVI Function: Flexion of hip.
    5317Group XVII Function: Extension of hip.
    5318Group XVIII Function: Outward rotation of thigh.
    Torso and Neck
    5319Group XIX Function: Abdominal wall and lower thorax.
    5320Group XX Function: Postural support of body.
    5321Group XXI Function: Respiration.
    5322Group XXII Function: Rotary and forward movements, head.
    5323Group XXIII Function: Movements of head.
    Miscellaneous
    5324Diaphragm, rupture.
    5325Muscle injury, facial muscles.
    5326Muscle hernia.
    5327Muscle, neoplasm of, malignant.
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    5328Muscle, neoplasm of, benign.
    5329Sarcoma, soft tissue.
    THE EYE
    Diseases of the Eye
    6000Uveitis.
    6001Keratitis.
    6002Scleritis.
    6003Iritis.
    6004Cyclitis.
    6005Choroiditis.
    6006Retinitis.
    6007Hemorrhage, intra-ocular, recent.
    6008Retina, detachment.
    6009Eye, injury of, unhealed.
    6010Eye, tuberculosis.
    6011Retina, localized scars.
    6012Glaucoma, congestive or inflammatory.
    6013Glaucoma, simple, primary, noncongestive.
    6014New growths, malignant, eyeball.
    6015New growths, benign, eyeball and adnexa.
    6016Nystagmus, central.
    6017Conjunctivitis, trachomatous, chronic.
    6018Conjunctivitis, other, chronic.
    6019Ptosis unilateral or bilateral.
    6020Ectropion.
    6021Entropion.
    6022Lagophthalmos.
    6023Eyebrows, loss.
    6024Eyelashes, loss.
    6025Epiphora.
    6026Neuritis, optic.
    6027Cataract, traumatic.
    6028Cataract, senile, and others.
    6029Aphakia.
    6030Accommodation, paralysis.
    6031Dacryocystitis.
    6032Eyelids, loss of portion.
    6033Lens, crystalline, dislocation.
    6034Pterygium.
    6035Keratoconus.
    Impairment of Central Visual Acuity
    6061Anatomical loss both eyes.
    6062Blindness, both eyes, only light perception.
    Anatomical loss of 1 eye:
    6063Other eye 5/200 (1.5/60).
    6064Other eye 10/200 (3/60).
    6064Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).
    6064Other eye 20/200 (6/60).
    6065Other eye 20/100 (6/30).
    6065Other eye 20/70 (6/21).
    6065Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6066Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Blindness in 1 eye, only light perception:
    6067Other eye 5/200 (1.5/60).
    6068Other eye 10/200 (3/60).
    6068Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).
    6068Other eye 20/200 (6/60).
    6069Other eye 20/100 (6/30).
    6069Other eye 20/70 (6/21).
    6069Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6070Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Vision in 1 eye 5/200 (1.5/60):
    6071Other eye 5/200 (1.5/60).
    6072Other eye 10/200 (3/60).
    6072Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).
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    6072Other eye 20/200 (6/60).
    6073Other eye 20/100 (6/30).
    6073Other eye 20/70 (6/21).
    6073Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6074Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Vision in 1 eye 10/200 (3/60):
    6075Other eye 10/200 (3/60).
    6075Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).
    6075Other eye 20/200 (6/60).
    6076Other eye 20/100 (6/30).
    6076Other eye 20/70 (6/21).
    6076Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6077Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Vision in 1 eye 15/200 (4.5/60):
    6075Other eye 15/200 (4.5/60).
    6075Other eye 20/200 (6/60).
    6076Other eye 20/100 (6/30).
    6076Other eye 20/70 (6/21).
    6076Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6077Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Vision in 1 eye 20/200 (6/60):
    6075Other eye 20/200 (6/60).
    6076Other eye 20/100 (6/30).
    6076Other eye 20/70 (6/21).
    6076Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6077Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Vision in 1 eye 20/100 (6/30):
    6078Other eye 20/100 (6/30).
    6078Other eye 20/70 (6/21).
    6078Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6079Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Vision in 1 eye 20/70 (6/21):
    6078Other eye 20/70 (6/21).
    6078Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6079Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Vision in 1 eye 20/50 (6/15):
    6078Other eye 20/50 (6/15).
    6079Other eye 20/40 (6/12).
    Impairment of Field Vision:
    6080Field vision, impairment.
    6081Scotoma.
    Impairment of Muscle Function:
    6090Diplopia.
    6091Symblepharon.
    6092Diplopia, limited muscle function.
    THE EAR
    6200Chronic suppurative otitis media.
    6201Chronic nonsuppurative otitis media.
    6202Otosclerosis.
    6204Peripheral vestibular disorders.
    6205Meniere's syndrome.
    6207Loss of auricle.
    6208Malignant neoplasm.
    6209Benign neoplasm.
    6210Chronic otitis externa.
    6211Tympanic membrane.
    6260Tinnitus, recurrent.
    OTHER SENSE ORGANS
    6275Smell, complete loss.
    6276Taste, complete loss.
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    INFECTIOUS DISEASES, IMMUNE DISORDERS AND NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES
    6300Cholera, Asiatic.
    6301Visceral Leishmaniasis.
    6302Leprosy (Hansen's Disease).
    6304Malaria.
    6305Lymphatic Filariasis.
    6306Bartonellosis.
    6307Plague.
    6308Relapsing fever.
    6309Rheumatic fever.
    6310Syphilis.
    6311Tuberculosis, miliary.
    6313Avitaminosis.
    6314Beriberi.
    6315Pellagra.
    6316Brucellosis.
    6317Typhus, scrub.
    6318Melioidosis.
    6319Lyme disease.
    6320Parasitic diseases.
    6350Lupus erythematosus.
    6351HIV-Related Illness.
    6354Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
    THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
    Nose and Throat
    6502Septum, nasal, deviation.
    6504Nose, loss of part of, or scars.
    6510Sinusitis, pansinusitis, chronic.
    6511Sinusitis, ethmoid, chronic.
    6512Sinusitis, frontal, chronic.
    6513Sinusitis, maxillary, chronic.
    6514Sinusitis, sphenoid, chronic.
    6515Laryngitis, tuberculous.
    6516Laryngitis, chronic.
    6518Laryngectomy, total.
    6519Aphonia, complete organic.
    6520Larynx, stenosis of.
    6521Pharynx, injuries to.
    6522Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis.
    6523Bacterial rhinitis.
    6524Granulomatous rhinitis.
    Trachea and Bronchi
    6600Bronchitis, chronic.
    6601Bronchiectasis.
    6602Asthma, bronchial.
    6603Emphysema, pulmonary.
    6604Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
    Lungs and Pleura Tuberculosis
    Ratings for Pulmonary Tuberculosis (Chronic) Entitled on August 19, 1968:
    6701Active, far advanced.
    6702Active, moderately advanced.
    6703Active, minimal.
    6704Active, advancement unspecified.
    6721Inactive, far advanced.
    6722Inactive, moderately advanced.
    6723Inactive, minimal.
    6724Inactive, advancement unspecified.
    Ratings for Pulmonary Tuberculosis Initially Evaluated After August 19, 1968:
    6730Chronic, active.
    6731Chronic, inactive.
    6732Pleurisy, active or inactive.
    Nontuberculous Diseases
    6817Pulmonary Vascular Disease.
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    6819Neoplasms, malignant.
    6820Neoplasms, benign.
    Bacterial Infections of the Lung
    6822Actinomycosis.
    6823Nocardiosis.
    6824Chronic lung abscess.
    Interstitial Lung Disease
    6825Fibrosis of lung, diffuse interstitial.
    6826Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis.
    6827Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.
    6828Eosinophilic granuloma.
    6829Drug-induced, pneumonitis & fibrosis.
    6830Radiation-induced, pneumonitis & fibrosis.
    6831Hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
    6832Pneumoconiosis.
    6833Asbestosis.
    Mycotic Lung Disease
    6834Histoplasmosis.
    6835Coccidioidomycosis.
    6836Blastomycosis.
    6837Cryptococcosis.
    6838Aspergillosis.
    6839Mucormycosis.
    Restrictive Lung Disease
    6840Diaphragm paralysis or paresis.
    6841Spinal cord injury with respiratory insufficiency.
    6842Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum/carinatum.
    6843Traumatic chest wall defect.
    6844Post-surgical residual.
    6845Pleural effusion or fibrosis.
    6846Sarcoidosis.
    6847Sleep Apnea Syndromes.
    THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
    Diseases of the Heart
    7000Valvular heart disease.
    7001Endocarditis.
    7002Pericarditis.
    7003Pericardial adhesions.
    7004Syphilitic heart disease.
    7005Arteriosclerotic heart disease.
    7006Myocardial infarction.
    7007Hypertensive heart disease.
    7008Hyperthyroid heart disease.
    7010Supraventricular arrhythmias.
    7011Ventricular arrhythmias.
    7015Atrioventricular block.
    7016Heart valve replacement.
    7017Coronary bypass surgery.
    7018Implantable cardiac pacemakers.
    7019Cardiac transplantation.
    7020Cardiomyopathy.
    Diseases of the Arteries and Veins
    7101Hypertensive vascular disease.
    7110Aortic aneurysm.
    7111Aneurysm, large artery.
    7112Aneurysm, small artery.
    7113Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic.
    7114Arteriosclerosis obliterans.
    7115Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's Disease).
    7117Raynaud's syndrome.
    7118Angioneurotic edema.
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    7119Erythromelalgia.
    7120Varicose veins.
    7121Post-phlebitic syndrome.
    7122Cold injury residuals.
    7123Soft tissue sarcoma.
    THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
    7200Mouth, injuries.
    7201Lips, injuries.
    7202Tongue, loss.
    7203Esophagus, stricture.
    7204Esophagus, spasm.
    7205Esophagus, diverticulum.
    7301Peritoneum, adhesions.
    7304Ulcer, gastric.
    7305Ulcer, duodenal.
    7306Ulcer, marginal.
    7307Gastritis, hypertrophic.
    7308Postgastrectomy syndromes.
    7309Stomach, stenosis.
    7310Stomach, injury of, residuals.
    7311Liver, injury of, residuals.
    7312Liver, cirrhosis.
    7314Cholecystitis, chronic.
    7315Cholelithiasis, chronic.
    7316Cholangitis, chronic.
    7317Gall bladder, injury.
    7318Gall bladder, removal.
    7319Colon, irritable syndrome.
    7321Amebiasis.
    7322Dysentery, bacillary.
    7323Colitis, ulcerative.
    7324Distomiasis, intestinal or hepatic.
    7325Enteritis, chronic.
    7326Enterocolitis, chronic.
    7327Diverticulitis.
    7328Intestine, small, resection.
    7329Intestine, large, resection.
    7330Intestine, fistula.
    7331Peritonitis.
    7332Rectum & anus, impairment.
    7333Rectum & anus, stricture.
    7334Rectum, prolapse.
    7335Ano, fistula in.
    7336Hemorrhoids.
    7337Pruritus ani.
    7338Hernia, inguinal.
    7339Hernia, ventral, postoperative.
    7340Hernia, femoral.
    7342Visceroptosis.
    7343Neoplasms, malignant.
    7344Neoplasms, benign.
    7345Liver disease, chronic, without cirrhosis.
    7346Hernia, hiatal.
    7347Pancreatitis.
    7348Vagotomy.
    7351Liver transplant.
    7354Hepatitis C.
    THE GENITOURINARY SYSTEM
    7500Kidney, removal.
    7501Kidney, abscess.
    7502Nephritis, chronic.
    7504Pyelonephritis, chronic.
    7505Kidney, tuberculosis.
    7507Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar.
    7508Nephrolithiasis.
    7509Hydronephrosis.
    7510Ureterolithiasis.
    7511Ureter, stricture.
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    7512Cystitis, chronic.
    7515Bladder, calculus.
    7516Bladder, fistula.
    7517Bladder, injury.
    7518Urethra, stricture.
    7519Urethra, fistula.
    7520Penis, removal of half or more.
    7521Penis, removal of glans.
    7522Penis, deformity, with loss of erectile power.
    7523Testis, atrophy, complete.
    7524Testis, removal.
    7525Epididymo-orchitis, chronic only.
    7527Prostate gland.
    7528Malignant neoplasms.
    7529Benign neoplasms.
    7530Renal disease, chronic.
    7531Kidney transplant.
    7532Renal tubular disorders.
    7533Kidneys, cystic diseases.
    7534Atherosclerotic renal disease.
    7535Toxic nephropathy.
    7536Glomerulonephritis.
    7537Interstitial nephritis.
    7538Papillary necrosis.
    7539Renal amyloid disease.
    7540Disseminated intravascular coagulation.
    7541Renal involvement in systemic diseases.
    7542Neurogenic bladder.
    GYNECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND DISORDERS OF THE BREAST
    7610Vulva, disease or injury.
    7611Vagina, disease or injury.
    7612Cervix, disease or injury.
    7613Uterus, disease or injury.
    7614Fallopian tube, disease or injury.
    7615Ovary, disease or injury.
    7617Uterus and both ovaries, removal.
    7618Uterus, removal.
    7619Ovary, removal.
    7620Ovaries, atrophy of both.
    7621Uterus, prolapse.
    7622Uterus, displacement.
    7623Pregnancy, surgical complications.
    7624Fistula, rectovaginal.
    7625Fistula, urethrovaginal.
    7626Breast, surgery.
    7627Malignant neoplasms.
    7628Benign neoplasms.
    7629Endometriosis.
    THE HEMIC AND LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS
    7700Anemia.
    7702Agranulocytosis, acute.
    7703Leukemia.
    7704Polycythemia vera.
    7705Thrombocytopenia.
    7706Splenectomy.
    7707Spleen, injury of, healed.
    7709Hodgkin's disease.
    7710Adenitis, tuberculous.
    7714Sickle cell anemia.
    7715Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
    7716Aplastic anemia.
    THE SKIN
    7800Disfigurement of, head, face or neck.
    7801Scars, deep, other than head, face or neck.
    7802Scars, superficial, other than head, face, or neck.
    7803Scars, superficial, unstable.
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    7804Scars, superficial, painful.
    7805Scars, other.
    7806Dermatitis or eczema.
    7807Leishmaniasis, American (New World).
    7808Leishmaniasis, Old World.
    7809Lupus erythematosus, discoid.
    7811Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris).
    7813Dermatophytosis.
    7815Bullous disorders.
    7816Psoriasis.
    7817Exfoliative dermatitis.
    7818Malignant skin neoplasms.
    7819Benign skin neoplasms.
    7820Infections of the skin.
    7821Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular diseases.
    7822Papulosquamous disorders.
    7823Vitiligo.
    7824Keratinization, diseases.
    7825Urticaria.
    7826Vasculitis, primary cutaneous.
    7827Erythema multiforme.
    7828Acne.
    7829Chloracne.
    7830Scarring alopecia.
    7831Alopecia areata.
    7832Hyperhidrosis.
    7833Malignant melanoma.
    THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
    7900Hyperthyroidism.
    7901Thyroid gland, toxic adenoma.
    7902Thyroid gland, nontoxic adenoma.
    7903Hypothyroidism.
    7904Hyperparathyroidism.
    7905Hypoparathyroidism.
    7907Cushing's syndrome.
    7908Acromegaly.
    7909Diabetes insipidus.
    7911Addison's disease.
    7912Pluriglandular syndrome.
    7913Diabetes mellitus.
    7914Malignant neoplasm.
    7915Benign neoplasm.
    7916Hyperpituitarism.
    7917Hyperaldosteronism.
    7918Pheochromocytoma.
    7919C-cell hyperplasia, thyroid.
    NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND CONVULSIVE DISORDERS
    Organic Diseases of the Central Nervous System
    8000Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic.
    Brain, New Growth of
    8002Malignant.
    8003Benign.
    8004Paralysis agitans.
    8005Bulbar palsy.
    8007Brain, vessels, embolism.
    8008Brain, vessels, thrombosis.
    8009Brain, vessels, hemorrhage.
    8010Myelitis.
    8011Poliomyelitis, anterior.
    8012Hematomyelia.
    8013Syphilis, cerebrospinal.
    8014Syphilis, meningovascular.
    8015Tabes dorsalis.
    8017Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    8018Multiple sclerosis.
    8019Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic.
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    8020Brain, abscess.
    Spinal Cord, New Growths
    8021Malignant.
    8022Benign.
    8023Progressive muscular atrophy.
    8024Syringomyelia.
    8025Myasthenia gravis.
    8045Brain disease due to trauma.
    8046Cerebral arteriosclerosis.
    Miscellaneous Diseases
    8100Migraine
    8103Tic, convulsive.
    8104Paramyoclonus multiplex.
    8105Chorea, Sydenham's.
    8106Chorea, Huntington's.
    8107Athetosis, acquired.
    8108Narcolepsy.
    The Cranial Nerves
    8205Fifth (trigeminal), paralysis.
    8207Seventh (facial), paralysis.
    8209Ninth (glossopharyngeal), paralysis.
    8210Tenth (pneumogastric, vagus), paralysis.
    8211Eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch), paralysis.
    8212Twelfth (hypoglossal), paralysis.
    8305Neuritis, fifth cranial nerve.
    8307Neuritis, seventh cranial nerve.
    8309Neuritis, ninth cranial nerve.
    8310Neuritis, tenth cranial nerve.
    8311Neuritis, eleventh cranial nerve.
    8312Neuritis, twelfth cranial nerve.
    8405Neuralgia, fifth cranial nerve.
    8407Neuralgia, seventh cranial nerve.
    8409Neuralgia, ninth cranial nerve.
    8410Neuralgia, tenth cranial nerve.
    8411Neuralgia, eleventh cranial nerve.
    8412Neuralgia, twelfth cranial nerve.
    Peripheral Nerves
    8510Upper radicular group, paralysis.
    8511Middle radicular group, paralysis.
    8512Lower radicular group, paralysis.
    8513All radicular groups, paralysis.
    8514Musculospiral nerve (radial), paralysis.
    8515Median nerve, paralysis.
    8516Ulnar nerve, paralysis.
    8517Musculocutaneous nerve, paralysis.
    8518Circumflex nerve, paralysis.
    8519Long thoracic nerve, paralysis.
    8520Sciatic nerve, paralysis.
    8521External popliteal nerve (common peroneal), paralysis.
    8522Musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal), paralysis.
    8523Anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal), paralysis.
    8524Internal popliteal nerve (tibial), paralysis.
    8525Posterior tibial nerve, paralysis.
    8526Anterior crural nerve (femoral), paralysis.
    8527Internal saphenous nerve, paralysis.
    8528Obturator nerve, paralysis.
    8529External cutaneous nerve of thigh, paralysis.
    8530Ilio-inguinal nerve, paralysis.
    8540Soft-tissue sarcoma (Neurogenic origin).
    8610Neuritis, upper radicular group.
    8611Neuritis, middle radicular group.
    8612Neuritis, lower radicular group.
    8613Neuritis, all radicular group.
    8614Neuritis, musculospiral (radial) nerve.
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    8615Neuritis, median nerve.
    8616Neuritis, ulnar nerve.
    8617Neuritis, musculocutaneous nerve.
    8618Neuritis, circumflex nerve.
    8619Neuritis, long thoracic nerve.
    8620Neuritis, sciatic nerve.
    8621Neuritis, external popliteal (common peroneal) nerve.
    8622Neuritis, musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal) nerve.
    8623Neuritis, anterior tibial (deep peroneal) nerve.
    8624Neuritis, internal popliteal (tibial) nerve.
    8625Neuritis, posterior tibial nerve.
    8626Neuritis, anterior crural (femoral) nerve.
    8627Neuritis, internal saphenous nerve.
    8628Neuritis, obturator nerve.
    8629Neuritis, external cutaneous nerve of thigh.
    8630Neuritis, ilio-inguinal nerve.
    8710Neuralgia, upper radicular group.
    8711Neuralgia, middle radicular group.
    8712Neuralgia, lower radicular group.
    8713Neuralgia, all radicular groups.
    8714Neuralgia, musculospiral nerve (radial).
    8715Neuralgia, median nerve.
    8716Neuralgia, ulnar nerve.
    8717Neuralgia, musculocutaneous nerve.
    8718Neuralgia, circumflex nerve.
    8719Neuralgia, long thoracic nerve.
    8720Neuralgia, sciatic nerve.
    8721Neuralgia, external popliteal nerve (common peroneal).
    8722Neuralgia, musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal).
    8723Neuralgia, anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal).
    8724Neuralgia, internal popliteal nerve (tibial).
    8725Neuralgia, posterior tibial nerve.
    8726Neuralgia, anterior crural nerve (femoral).
    8727Neuralgia, internal saphenous nerve.
    8728Neuralgia, obturator nerve.
    8729Neuralgia, external cutaneous nerve of thigh.
    8730Neuralgia, ilio-inguinal nerve.
    The Epilepsies
    8910Grand mal.
    8911Petit mal.
    8912Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory.
    8913Diencephalic.
    8914Psychomotor.
    Mental Disorders
    9201Schizophrenia, disorganized type.
    9202Schizophrenia, catatonic type.
    9203Schizophrenia, paranoid type.
    9204Schizophrenia, undifferentiated type.
    9205Schizophrenia, residual type.
    9208Delusional disorder.
    9210Psychotic disorder.
    9211Schizoaffective disorder.
    Delirium, Dementia, Amnestic and Other Cognitive Disorders
    9300Delirium.
    9301Dementia due to infection.
    9304Dementia due to head trauma.
    9305Vascular dementia.
    9310Dementia of unknown etiology.
    9312Dementia of Alzheimer's type.
    9326Dementia due to other medical conditions.
    9327Organic mental disorder.
    Anxiety Disorders
    9400Generalized anxiety disorder.
    9403Specific (simple) phobia.
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    9404Obsessive compulsive disorder.
    9410Other and unspecified neurosis.
    9411Post-traumatic stress disorder.
    9412Panic disorder.
    9413Anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified.
    Dissociative Disorder
    9416Amnesia, fugue, identity disorder.
    9417Depersonalization disorder.
    Somatoform Disorders
    9421Somatization disorder.
    9422Pain disorder.
    9423Undifferentiated somatoform disorder.
    9424Conversion disorder.
    9425Hypochondriasis.
    Mood Disorders
    9431Cyclothymic disorder.
    9432Bipolar disorder.
    9433Dysthymic disorder.
    9434Major depressive disorder.
    9435Mood disorder not otherwise specified.
    Chronic Adjustment Disorder
    9440Chronic adjustment disorder.
    Eating Disorders
    9520Anorexia nervosa.
    9521Bulimia nervosa.
    DENTAL AND ORAL CONDITIONS
    9900Maxilla or mandible, chronic.
    9901Mandible, loss of, complete.
    9902Mandible, loss of approximately one-half.
    9903Mandible, nonunion.
    9904Mandible, malunion.
    9905Temporomandibular articulation, limited motion.
    9906Ramus, loss of whole or part.
    9907Ramus, loss of less than one-half.
    9908Condyloid process.
    9909Coronoid process.
    9911Hard palate, loss of half or more.
    9912Hard palate, loss of less than half.
    9913Teeth, loss of.
    9914Maxilla, loss of more than half.
    9915Maxilla, loss of half or less.
    9916Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of.
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    Appendix C to Part 4.—Alphabetical Index of Disabilities

    Diagnostic code No.
    Abscess:
    Brain8020
    Kidney7501
    Lung6824
    Acne7828
    Acromegaly7908
    Actinomycosis6822
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    Addison's disease7911
    Agranulocytosis7702
    Alopecia areata7831
    Amebiasis7321
    Amputation:
    Arm:
    Disarticulation5120
    Above insertion of deltoid5121
    Below insertion of deltoid5122
    Digits, five of one hand5126
    Digits, four of one hand:
    Thumb, index, long and ring5127
    Thumb, index, long and little5128
    Thumb, index, ring and little5129
    Thumb, long, ring and little5130
    Index, long, ring and little5131
    Digits, three of one hand:
    Thumb, index and long5132
    Thumb, index and ring5133
    Thumb, index and little5134
    Thumb, long and ring5135
    Thumb, long and little5136
    Thumb, ring and little5137
    Index, long and ring5138
    Index, long and little5139
    Index, ring and little5140
    Long, ring and little5141
    Digits, two of one hand:
    Thumb and index5142
    Thumb and long5143
    Thumb and ring5144
    Thumb and little5145
    Index and long5146
    Index and ring5147
    Index and little5148
    Long and ring5149
    Long and little5150
    Ring and little5151
    Single finger:
    Thumb5152
    Index finger5153
    Long finger5154
    Ring finger5155
    Little finger5156
    Forearm:
    Above insertion of pronator teres5123
    Below insertion of pronator teres5124
    Leg:
    With defective stump5163
    Not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action5164
    At a lower level, permitting prosthesis5165
    Forefoot, proximal to metatarsal bones5166
    Toes, all, without metatarsal loss5170
    Toe, great5171
    Toes, other than great, with removal of metatarsal head5172
    Toes, three or more, without metatarsal involvement5173
    Thigh:
    Disarticulation5160
    Upper third5161
    Middle or lower thirds5162
    Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis8017
    Anatomical loss of:
    Both eyes6061
    One eye, with visual acuity of other eye:
    5/200 (1.5/60)6063
    10/200 (3/60); 15/200 (4.5/60); 20/200 (6/60)6064
    20/100 (6/30); 20/70 (6/21); 20/50 (6/15)6065
    20/40 (6/12)6066
    Both feet5107
    Both hands5106
    One hand and one foot5108
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    One foot and loss of use of one hand5105
    One hand and loss of use of one foot5104
    Anemia7700
    Aneurysm:
    Aortic7110
    Large artery7111
    Small artery7112
    Angioneurotic edema7118
    Ankylosis:
    Ankle5270
    Digits, individual:
    Thumb5224
    Index finger5225
    Long finger5226
    Ring or little finger5227
    Elbow5205
    Hand
    Favorable:
    Five digits of one hand5220
    Four digits of one hand5221
    Three digits of one hand5222
    Two digits of one hand5223
    Unfavorable:
    Five digits of one hand5216
    Four digits of one hand5217
    Three digits of one hand5218
    Two digits of one hand5219
    Hip5250
    Knee5256
    Scapulohumeral articulation5200
    Subastragalar or tarsal joint5272
    Wrist5214
    Ankylosing spondylitis5240
    Aphakia6029
    Aphonia, organic6519
    Aplastic anemia7716
    Arrhythmia:
    Supraventricular7010
    Ventricular7011
    Arteriosclerosis obliterans7114
    Arteriosclerotic heart disease7005
    Arteriovenous fistula7113
    Arthritis:
    Degenerative (hypertrophic or osteoarthritis)5003
    Due to trauma5010
    Gonorrheal5004
    Other types5009
    Pneumococcic5005
    Rheumatoid (atrophic)5002
    Streptococcic5008
    Syphilitic5007
    Typhoid5006
    Asbestosis6833
    Aspergillosis6838
    Asthma, bronchial6602
    Astragalectomy5274
    Atherosclerotic renal disease7534
    Athetosis8107
    Atrioventricular block7015
    Avitaminosis6313
    Bartonellosis6306
    Beriberi6314
    Bladder:
    Calculus in7515
    Fistula in7516
    Injury of7517
    Neurogenic7542
    Blastomycosis6836
    Blindness: see also Vision and Anatomical Loss
    Both eyes, only light perception6062
    One eye, only light perception and other eye:
    5/200 (1.5/60)6067
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    10/200 (3/60); 15/200 (4.5/60); 20/200 (6/60)6068
    20/100 (6/30); 20/70 (6/21); 20/50 (6/15)6069
    20/40 (6/12)6070
    Bones:
    Caisson disease5011
    New growths, benign5015
    New growths, malignant5012
    Shortening of the lower extremity5275
    Brain:
    Abscess8020
    Disease due to trauma8045
    Breast surgery7626
    Bronchiectasis6601
    Bronchitis6600
    Brucellosis6316
    Buerger's disease7115
    Bulbar palsy8005
    Bullous disorders7815
    Bursitis5019
    Cardiac:
    Pacemakers, implantable7018
    Transplantation7019
    Cardiomyopathy7020
    C-cell hyperplasia, thyroid7919
    Cataract:
    Senile and others6028
    Traumatic6027
    Cerebral arteriosclerosis8046
    Cervical strain5237
    Cervix disease or injury7612
    Chorea:
    Huntington's8106
    Sydenham's8105
    Chloracne7829
    Cholangitis, chronic7316
    Cholecystitis, chronic7314
    Cholelithiasis, chronic7315
    Cholera, Asiatic6300
    Choroiditis6005
    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)6354
    Chronic lung abscess6824
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease6604
    Coccidioidomycosis6835
    Cold injury residuals7122
    Colitis, ulcerative7323
    Conjunctivitis:
    Trachomatous6017
    Other6018
    Coronary bypass surgery7017
    Cryptococcosis6837
    Cushing's syndrome7907
    Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular diseases7821
    Cyclitis6004
    Cystitis, chronic7512
    Dacryocystitis6031
    Dermatitis or eczema7806
    Dermatophytosis7813
    Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis6826
    Diabetes:
    Insipidus7909
    Mellitus7913
    Diaphragm:
    Paralysis or paresis6840
    Rupture5324
    Diplopia6090
    Diplopia, limited muscle function, eye6092
    Disease:
    Addison's7911
    Buerger's7115
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease6604
    Hodgkin's7709
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    Leprosy (Hansen's)6302
    Lyme6319
    Morton's5279
    Parasitic6320
    Disfigurement of, head, face or neck7800
    Dislocated:
    Cartilage, semilunar5258
    Lens, crystalline6033
    Disseminated intravascular coagulation7540
    Distomiasis, intestinal or hepatic7324
    Diverticulitis7327
    Dysentery, bacillary7322
    Ectropion6020
    Embolism, brain8007
    Emphysema, pulmonary6603
    Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic8000
    Endocarditis7001
    Endometriosis7629
    Enteritis, chronic7325
    Enterocolitis, chronic7326
    Entropion6021
    Eosinophilic granuloma of lung6828
    Epididymo-orchitis7525
    Epilepsies:
    Diencephalic8913
    Grand mal8910
    Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory8912
    Petit mal8911
    Psychomotor8914
    Epiphora6025
    Erythema multiforme7827
    Erythromelalgia7119
    Esophagus:
    Diverticulum7205
    Spasm7204
    Stricture7203
    Exfoliative dermatitis7817
    Fallopian tube7614
    Fever:
    Relapsing6308
    Rheumatic6309
    Fibrosis of lung, diffuse interstitial6825
    Fibromyalgia5025
    Fistula in ano7335
    Fistula:
    Rectovaginal7624
    Urethrovaginal7625
    Flatfoot, acquired5276
    Gastritis, hypertrophic7307
    Genu recurvatum5263
    Glaucoma:
    Congestive or inflammatory6012
    Simple, primary, noncongestive6013
    Glomerulonephritis7536
    Gout5017
    Hallux:
    Rigidus5281
    Valgus5280
    Hammer toe5282
    Heart valve replacement7016
    Hematomyelia8012
    Hemorrhage:
    Brain8009
    Intra-ocular6007
    Hemorrhoids7336
    Hepatitis C7354
    Hernia:
    Femoral7340
    Hiatal7346
    Inguinal7338
    Muscle5326
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    Ventral7339
    Hip:
    Degenerative arthritis5242
    Flail joint5254
    Histoplasmosis6834
    HIV-Related Illness6351
    Hodgkin's disease7709
    Hydrarthrosis, intermittent5018
    Hydronephrosis7509
    Hyperaldosteronism7917
    Hyperhidrosis7832
    Hyperparathyroidism7904
    Hyperpituitarism7916
    Hypersensitivity6831
    Hypertensive:
    Heart disease7007
    Vascular disease7101
    Hyperthyroid heart disease7008
    Hyperthyroidism7900
    Hypoparathyroidism7905
    Hypothyroidism7903
    Impairment of:
    Humerus5202
    Clavicle or scapula5203
    Elbow5209
    Thigh5253
    Femur5255
    Knee, other5257
    Field vision6080
    Tibia and fibula5262
    Rectum & anus7332
    Ulna5211
    Implantable cardiac pacemakers7018
    Infections of the skin7820
    Injury:
    Bladder7517
    Eye, unhealed6009
    Foot5284
    Gall bladder7317
    Lips7201
    Liver, residuals7311
    Mouth7200
    Muscle:
    Facial5325
    Group I Function: Upward rotation of scapula5301
    Group II Function: Depression of arm5302
    Group III Function: Elevation and abduction of arm5303
    Group IV Function: Stabilization of shoulder5304
    Group V Function: Elbow supination5305
    Group VI Function: Extension of elbow5306
    Group VII Function: Flexion of wrist and fingers5307
    Group VIII Function: Extension of wrist, fingers, thumb5308
    Group IX Function: Forearm muscles5309
    Group X Function: Movement of forefoot and toes5310
    Group XI Function: Propulsion of foot5311
    Group XII Function: Dorsiflexion5312
    Group XIII Function: Extension of hip and flexion of knee5313
    Group XIV Function: Extension of knee5314
    Group XV Function: Adduction of hip5315
    Group XVI Function: Flexion of hip5316
    Group XVII Function: Extension of hip5317
    Group XVIII Function: Outward rotation of thigh5318
    Group XIX Function: Abdominal wall and lower thorax5319
    Group XX Function: Postural support of body5320
    Group XXI Function: Respiration5321
    Group XXII Function: Rotary and forward movements, head5322
    Group XXIII Function: Movements of head5323
    Pharynx6521
    Sacroiliac5236
    Spinal cord6841
    Stomach, residuals of7310
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    Iritis6003
    Interstitial nephritis7537
    Intervertebral disc syndrome5243
    Intestine, fistula of7330
    Irritable colon syndrome7319
    Keratinization, diseases of7824
    Keratitis6001
    Keratoconus6035
    Kidney:
    Abscess7501
    Cystic diseases7533
    Removal7500
    Transplant7531
    Tuberculosis7505
    Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum / carinatum6842
    Lagophthalmos6022
    Laryngectomy6518
    Laryngitis:
    Tuberculous6515
    Chronic6516
    Larynx, stenosis of6520
    Leishmaniasis:
    American (New World)7807
    Old World7808
    Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)6302
    Leukemia7703
    Limitation of extension:
    Forearm5207
    Leg5261
    Radius5212
    Supination and pronation5213
    Thigh5251
    Limitation of extension and flexion:
    Forearm5208
    Limitation of flexion:
    Forearm5206
    Leg5260
    Thigh5252
    Limitation of motion:
    Ankle5271
    Arm5201
    Index or long finger5229
    Ring or little finger5230
    Temporomandibular articulation9905
    Thumb5228
    Wrist, limitation of motion5215
    Liver:
    Disease, chronic, without cirrhosis7345
    Transplant7351
    Cirrhosis7312
    Loss of:
    Auricle6207
    Condyloid process9908
    Coronoid process9909
    Eyebrows6023
    Eyelashes6024
    Eyelids6032
    Mandible:
    One-half9902
    Complete9901
    Maxilla:
    More than half9914
    Less than half9915
    Nose, part of, or scars6504
    Palate, hard:
    Half or more9911
    Less than half9912
    Ramus:
    Whole or part9906
    Less than one-half9907
    Skull, part of5296
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    Smell, sense of6275
    Taste, sense of6276
    Teeth, loss of9913
    Tongue, loss of whole or part7202
    Loss of use of:
    Both feet5110
    Both hands5109
    Foot5167
    Hand5125
    One hand and one foot5111
    Lumbosacral strain5237
    Lupus:
    Erythematosus6350
    Erythematosus, discoid7809
    Lyme disease6319
    Lymphatic filariasis6305
    Malaria6304
    Malignant melanoma7833
    Malunion:
    Mandible9904
    Os calcis or astragalus5273
    Maxilla, malunion or nonunion9916
    Melioidosis6318
    Meniere's syndrome6205
    Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic8019
    Mental disorders:
    Anxiety disorders:
    Generalized anxiety disorder9400
    Obsessive compulsive disorder9404
    Other and unspecified neurosis9410
    Not otherwise specified9413
    Panic disorder9412
    Post-traumatic stress disorder9411
    Specific (simple) phobia9403
    Chronic adjustment disorder9440
    Delirium, dementia, amnestic and other cognitive disorders
    Alzheimers9312
    Delirium9300
    Head trauma9304
    Infection9301
    Organic mental disorder9327
    Other medical conditions9326
    Unknown etiology9310
    Vascular dementia9305
    Dissociative disorders:
    Amnesia, fugue, identity disorders9416
    Depersonalization disorder9417
    Eating Disorder:
    Anorexia nervosa9520
    Bulimia nervosa9521
    Mood Disorders:
    Bipolar disorder9432
    Cyclothymic disorder9431
    Dysthymic disorder9433
    Major depressive disorder9434
    Mood disorder not otherwise specified9435
    Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders:
    Catatonic type9202
    Delusional disorder9208
    Disorganized type9201
    Psychotic disorder9210
    Paranoid type9203
    Residual type9205
    Schizoaffective disorder9211
    Undifferentiated type9204
    Somatoform:
    Conversion disorder9424
    Hypochondriasis9425
    Pain disorder9422
    Somatization disorder9421
    Undifferentiated somatoform disorder9423
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    Metatarsalgia5279
    Migraine8100
    Morton's disease5279
    Mucormycosis6839
    Multiple sclerosis8018
    Myasthenia gravis8025
    Myelitis8010
    Myocardial infarction7006
    Myositis ossificans5023
    Myositis5021
    Narcolepsy8108
    Neoplasms:
    Benign:
    Digestive system7344
    Ear6209
    Endocrine7915
    Genitourinary7529
    Gynecological or breast7628
    Muscle5328
    Respiratory6820
    Skin7819
    Malignant:
    Digestive system7343
    Ear6208
    Endocrine7914
    Genitourinary7528
    Gynecological or breast7627
    Muscle5327
    Respiratory6819
    Skin7818
    Nephritis, chronic7502
    Nephrolithiasis7508
    Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar7507
    Neuralgia:
    Cranial Nerves
    Fifth (trigeminal)8405
    Seventh (facial)8407
    Ninth (glossopharyngeal)8409
    Tenth (pneumogastric, vagus)8410
    Eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch)8411
    Twelfth (hypoglossal)8412
    Peripheral Nerves
    Upper radicular group8710
    Middle radicular group8711
    Lower radicular group8712
    All radicular groups8713
    Musculospiral (radial)8714
    Median8715
    Ulnar8716
    Musculocutaneous8717
    Circumflex8718
    Long thoracic8719
    Sciatic8720
    External popliteal (common peroneal)8721
    Musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal)8722
    Anterior tibial (deep peroneal)8723
    Internal popliteal (tibial)8724
    Posterior tibial8725
    Anterior crural (femoral)8726
    Internal saphenous8727
    Obturator8728
    External cutaneous nerve of thigh8729
    Ilio-inguinal8730
    Neuritis:
    Cranial nerves
    Fifth (trigeminal)8305
    Seventh (facial)8307
    Ninth (glossopharyngeal)8309
    Tenth (pneumogastric, vagus)8310
    Eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch)8311
    Twelfth (hypoglossal)8312
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    Optic6026
    Peripheral Nerves
    Upper radicular group8610
    Middle radicular group8611
    Lower radicular group8612
    All radicular groups8613
    Musculospiral (radial)8614
    Median8615
    Ulnar8616
    Musculocutaneous8617
    Circumflex8618
    Long thoracic8619
    Sciatic8620
    External popliteal (common peroneal)8621
    Musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal)8622
    Anterior tibial (deep peroneal)8623
    Internal popliteal (tibial)8624
    Posterior tibial8625
    Anterior crural (femoral)8626
    Internal saphenous8627
    Obturator8628
    External cutaneous nerve of thigh8629
    Ilio-inguinal8630
    Neurogenic bladder7542
    New growths:
    Benign
    Bones5015
    Brain8003
    Eyeball and adnexa6015
    Spinal cord8022
    Malignant
    Bones5012
    Brain8002
    Eyeball6014
    Spinal cord8021
    Nocardiosis6823
    Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma7715
    Nonunion:
    Mandible9903
    Radius and ulna5210
    Nystagmus, central6016
    Osteitis deformans5016
    Osteomalacia5014
    Osteomyelitis5000
    Osteomyelitis maxilla or mandible9900
    Osteoporosis, with joint manifestations5013
    Otitis media:
    Externa6210
    Nonsuppurative6201
    Suppurative6200
    Otosclerosis6202
    Ovaries, atrophy of both7620
    Ovary:
    Disease or injury7615
    Removal7619
    Palsy, bulbar8005
    Pancreatitis7347
    Papillary necrosis7538
    Papulosquamous disorders7822
    Paralysis:
    Accommodation6030
    Agitans8004
    Paralysis, nerve:
    Cranial nerves
    Fifth (trigeminal)8205
    Seventh (facial)8207
    Ninth (glossopharyngeal)8209
    Tenth (pneumogastric, vagus)8210
    Eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch)8211
    Twelfth (hypoglossal)8212
    Peripheral Nerves:
    Upper radicular group8510
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    Middle radicular group8511
    Lower radicular group8512
    All radicular groups8513
    Musculospiral (radial)8514
    Median8515
    Ulnar8516
    Musculocutaneous8517
    Circumflex8518
    Long thoracic8519
    Sciatic8520
    External popliteal (common peroneal)8521
    Musculocutaneous (superficial peroneal)8522
    Anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal)8523
    Internal popliteal (tibial)8524
    Posterior tibial nerve8525
    Anterior crural nerve (femoral)8526
    Internal saphenous8527
    Obturator8528
    External cutaneous nerve of thigh8529
    Ilio-inguinal8530
    Paramyoclonus multiplex8104
    Parasitic disease6320
    Pellagra6315
    Penis
    Deformity, with loss of erectile power7522
    Removal of glans7521
    Removal of half or more7520
    Pericardial adhesions7003
    Pericarditis7002
    Periostitis5022
    Peripheral vestibular disorders6204
    Peritoneum, adhesions7301
    Peritonitis7331
    Pes cavus (Claw foot) acquired5278
    Pheochromocytoma7918
    Plague6307
    Pleural effusion or fibrosis6845
    Pluriglandular syndrome7912
    Pneumoconiosis6832
    Pneumonitis & fibrosis:
    Drug-induced6829
    Radiation-induced6830
    Poliomyelitis, anterior8011
    Polycythemia vera7704
    Postgastrectomy syndromes7308
    Post-phlebitic syndrome7121
    Post-surgical residual6844
    Pregnancy, surgical complications7623
    Progressive muscular atrophy8023
    Prostate gland7527
    Prosthetic Implants:
    Ankle replacement5056
    Elbow replacement5052
    Hip replacement5054
    Knee replacement5055
    Shoulder replacement5051
    Wrist replacement5053
    Psoriasis7816
    Pterygium6034
    Ptosis6019
    Pulmonary:
    Alveolar proteinosis6827
    Vascular disease6817
    Pruritus ani7337
    Pyelonephritis, chronic7504
    Raynaud's syndrome7117
    Rectum:
    Rectum & anus, stricture7333
    Prolapse7334
    Removal:
    Cartilage, semilunar5259
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    Coccyx5298
    Gall bladder7318
    Kidney7500
    Penis glans7521
    Penis half or more7520
    Ribs5297
    Testis7524
    Ovary7619
    Uterus7618
    Uterus and both ovaries7617
    Renal:
    Amyloid disease7539
    Disease, chronic7530
    Involvement in systemic diseases7541
    Tubular disorders7532
    Retina detachment of6008
    Retinitis6006
    Rhinitis:
    Allergic or vasomotor6522
    Bacterial6523
    Granulomatous6524
    Resection of intestine:
    Large7329
    Small7328
    Sarcoidosis6846
    Scarring alopecia7830
    Scars:
    Deep, other than head, face or neck7801
    Other7805
    Retina6011
    Superficial, other than head, face, or neck7802
    Superficial, painful7804
    Superficial, unstable7803
    Scleritis6002
    Scotoma6081
    Septum, nasal, deviation of6502
    Sickle cell anemia7714
    Sinusitis:
    Ethmoid6511
    Frontal6512
    Maxillary6513
    Pansinusitis6510
    Sphenoid6514
    Sleep Apnea Syndrome6847
    Soft tissue sarcoma:
    Muscle, fat, or fibrous connected5329
    Neurogenic origin8540
    Vascular origin7123
    Spinal fusion5241
    Spinal stenosis5238
    Spleen, injury of, healed7707
    Splenectomy7706
    Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability, spine5239
    Stomach, stenosis of7309
    Symblepharon6091
    Syndromes:
    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)6354
    Cushing's7907
    Meniere's6205
    Raynaud's7117
    Sleep Apnea6847
    Synovitis5020
    Syphilis6310
    Syphilis:
    Cerebrospinal8013
    Meningovascular8014
    Syphilitic heart disease7004
    Syringomyelia8024
    Tabes dorsalis8015
    Tarsal or metatarsal bones5283
    Tenosynovitis5024
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    Testis:
    Atrophy, complete7523
    Removal7524
    Thrombocytopenia7705
    Thrombosis, brain8008
    Thyroid gland:
    Nontoxic adenoma7902
    Toxic adenoma7901
    Tic, convulsive8103
    Tinnitus, recurrent6260
    Toxic nephropathy7535
    Traumatic chest wall defect6843
    Tuberculosis:
    Adenitis7710
    Bones and joints5001
    Eye6010
    Kidney7505
    Luposa (lupus vulgaris)7811
    Miliary6311
    Pleurisy, active or inactive6732
    Pulmonary:
    Active, far advanced6701
    Active, moderately advanced6702
    Active, minimal6703
    Active, advancement unspecified6704
    Active, chronic6730
    Inactive, chronic6731
    Inactive, far advanced6721
    Inactive, moderately advanced6722
    Inactive, minimal6723
    Inactive, advancement unspecified6724
    Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris)7811
    Tympanic membrane6211
    Typhus, scrub6317
    Ulcer:
    Duodenal7305
    Gastric7304
    Marginal7306
    Ureter, stricture of7511
    Ureterolithiasis7510
    Urethra
    Fistula7519
    Stricture7518
    Urticaria7825
    Uterus:
    And both ovaries, removal7617
    Disease or injury7613
    Displacement7622
    Prolapse7621
    Removal7618
    Uveitis6000
    Vagina, disease or injury7611
    Vagotomy7348
    Valvular heart disease7000
    Varicose veins7120
    Vasculitis, primary cutaneous7826
    Vertebral fracture or dislocation5235
    Visceral Leishmaniasis6301
    Visceroptosis7342
    Vision: see also Blindness and Loss of
    One eye 5/200 (1.5/60), with visual acuity of other eye:
    5/200 (1.5/60)6071
    10/200 (3/60); 15/200 (4.5/60); 20/200 (6/60)6072
    20/100 (6/30); 20/70 (6/21); 20/50 (6/15)6073
    20/40 (6/12)6074
    One eye 10/200 (3/60), with visual acuity of other eye:
    10/200 (3/60); 15/200 (4.5/60); 20/200 (6/60)6075
    20/100 (6/30); 20/70 (6/21); 20/50 (6/15)6076
    20/40 (6/12)6077
    One eye 15/200 (4.5/60), with visual acuity of other eye:
    15/200 (4.5/60) or 20/200 (6/60)6075
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    20/100 (6/30); 20/70 (6/21); 20/50 (6/15)6076
    20/40 (6/12)6077
    One eye 20/200 (6/60), with visual acuity of other eye:
    20/200 (6/60)6075
    20/100 (6/30); 20/70 (6/21); 20/50 (6/15)6076
    20/40 (6/12)6077
    One eye 20/100 (6/30), with visual acuity of other eye: and other eye:
    20/100 (6/30); 20/70 (6/21); 20/50 (6/15)6078
    20/40 (6/12)6079
    One eye 20/70 (6/21), with visual acuity of other eye:
    20/70 (6/21) or 20/50 (6/15)6078
    20/40 (6/12)6079
    One eye 20/50 (6/15), with visual acuity of other eye:
    20/50 (6/15)6078
    20/40 (6/12)6079
    Each eye 20/40 (6/12)6079
    Vitiligo7823
    Vulva disease or injury of7610
    Weak foot5277
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    [FR Doc. E7-4914 Filed 3-19-07; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 8320-01-P

Document Information

Published:
03/20/2007
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Rule
Action:
Final rule.
Document Number:
E7-4914
Pages:
12983-13016 (34 pages)
RINs:
2900-AM60
Topics:
Disability benefits, Pensions, Veterans
PDF File:
e7-4914.pdf
CFR: (1)
38 CFR 4