2024-20542. Schedule for Rating Disabilities-Ear, Nose, Throat, and Audiology Disabilities; Special Provisions Regarding Evaluation of Respiratory Conditions; Schedule for Rating Disabilities-Respiratory System  

  • Rating
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *
    INTRINSIC LUNG DISEASES
    Airway Disorders (Trachea, Bronchi)
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *
    6605 Constrictive bronchiolitis or obliterative bronchiolitis
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *

    4. Amend appendix A to part 4 by adding, in numerical order, an entry for diagnostic code 6605 to read as follows:

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

    Sec. Diagnostic code No.
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *
    6605 Added [Effective date of the Final Rule].
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *

    5. Amend appendix B to part 4 by adding, in numerical order, an entry for diagnostic code 6605 to read as follows:

    Appendix B to Part 4—Numerical Index of Disabilities

    Diagnostic code No.
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *
    THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
    Airway Disorders (Trachea, Bronchi)
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *
    6605 Constrictive bronchiolitis or obliterative broncholitis.
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *

    6. Amend appendix C to part 4 by adding, in numerical order, an entry for diagnostic code 6605 to read as follows:

    Appendix C to Part 4—Alphabetical Index of Disabilities

    Diagnostic code No.
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *
    Constrictive bronchiolitis or obliterative bronchiolitis 6605
    *         *         *         *         *         *         *

Document Information

Published:
09/12/2024
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking.
Document Number:
2024-20542
Dates:
Comments must be received on or before October 15, 2024.
Pages:
74162-74164 (3 pages)
RINs:
2900-AQ72: Schedule for Rating Disabilities--Ear, Nose, Throat, and Audiology Disabilities; Special Provisions Regarding Evaluation of Respiratory Conditions; Respiratory System
RIN Links:
https://www.federalregister.gov/regulations/2900-AQ72/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-ear-nose-throat-and-audiology-disabilities-special-provisions-regar
Topics:
Disability benefits, Pensions, Veterans
PDF File:
2024-20542.pdf
Supporting Documents:
» AQ72 (SNPRM) RIA to publish (9.12.24) Schedule for Rating Disabilities–Ear, Nose, Throat, and Audiology Disabilities; Special Provisions Regarding Evaluation of Respiratory Conditions; Schedule for Rating Disabilities–Respiratory System
» AQ72(P) RIA to Publish (2-15-22) VASRD ENT
CFR: (1)
38 CFR 4