C1-2012-29709. Secondary Service Connection for Diagnosable Illnesses Associated With Traumatic Brain Injury  

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    Correction

    In proposed rule document 2012-29709 beginning on page 73366 in the issue of Monday, December 10, 2012 make the following correction:

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    On page 73369, in § 3.310(d)(3)(i), the table should read as set forth below:

    MildModerateSevere
    Normal structural imagingNormal or abnormal structural imagingNormal or abnormal structural imaging.
    LOC = 0-30 minLOC >30 min and <24 hoursLOC >24 hrs.
    AOC = a moment up to 24 hrsAOC >24 hours. Severity based on other criteria.
    PTA = 0-1 dayPTA >1 and <7 daysPTA > 7 days.
    GCS = 13-15GCS = 9-12GCS = 3-8.
    Note: The factors considered are:
    Structural imaging of the brain.
    LOC—Loss of consciousness.
    AOC—Alteration of consciousness/mental state.
    PTA—Post-traumatic amnesia.
    GCS—Glasgow Coma Scale. (For purposes of injury stratification, the Glasgow Coma Scale is measured at or after 24 hours.)
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    [FR Doc. C1-2012-29709 Filed 5-14-13; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Comments Received:
0 Comments
Published:
05/15/2013
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Document Number:
C1-2012-29709
Pages:
28546-28547 (2 pages)
RINs:
2900-AN89: Secondary Service Connection for Diagnosable Illnesses Associated With Traumatic Brain Injury
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2900-AN89/secondary-service-connection-for-diagnosable-illnesses-associated-with-traumatic-brain-injury-
PDF File:
c1-2012-29709.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Impact Analysis on AN89-Proposed Rule