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*Diagnostic Code*

*Term (where applicable) Section*

**A**

Abdominal conditions, coexisting 4.113

Abscess:

Kidney 7501 4.115b

Lung, chronic 6824 4.97

Accommodation, paralysis of (eye) 6030 4.84a

Acne 7828 4.118

Acromegaly 7908 4.119

Actinomycosis 6822 4.97

Addison's disease (adrenal cortical

hypofunction) 7911 4.119

Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive 7710 4.117

Adhesions, pericardial 7003 4.104

Adjustment disorder, chronic (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of
Ratings)

Adrenal cortical hypofunction 7911 4.119

Age in service-connected claims 4.19

Agoraphobia 9412 4.130

Agranulocytosis, acute 7702 4.117

Alopecia:

Areata 7831 4.118

Scarring 7830 4.118

Alzheimer's type dementia 9312 4.130

Amebiasis 7321 4.114

Aminoacidurias 7532 4.115b

Amnestic disorders (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Amputation, generally (*see* specific item)

Amputations: Upper Extremity (*see* Musculoskeletal System---Schedule

of Ratings---Amputations, Upper Extremity and Lower Extremity)

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8017 4.124a

Analogous ratings 4.20

Anemia, hypochromic-microcytic and

megaloblastic 7700 4.117

Aneurysm, aortic 7110 4.104

Angioneurotic edema 7118 4.104

Anorexia nervosa 9520 4.130

Ankle:

Ankylosis of 5270 4.71a

Astragalectomy 5274 4.71a

Limited motion of 5271 4.71a

Os calcis or astragalus, malunion of 5273 4.71a

Replacement (prosthesis) 5056 4.71a

Subastragalar or tarsal joint, ankylosis of 5272 4.71a

Ankylosis and joint motion, measurement Plates I--II 4.71

Ano, fistula in 7335 4.114

Anxiety disorders (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Aphakia 6029 4.84a

Aphonia, complete organic 6519 4.97

Aplastic anemia 7716 4.117

Application of rating schedule 4.21

Arm, amputation of:

Above insertion of deltoid 5121 4.71a

Below insertion of deltoid 5122 4.71a

Disarticulation 5120 4.71a

Limitation of motion of 5201 4.71a

Arrhythmias:

Supraventricular 7010 4.104

Ventricular (sustained) 7011 4.104

Arteries and veins, diseases of:

Aneurysm, aortic 7110 4.104

Angioneurotic edema 7118 4.104

Arteriosclerosis obliterans 7114 4.104

Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic 7113 4.104

Artery, any large, aneurysm of 7111 4.104

Artery, any small, aneurysm of 7112 4.104

Cold injury residuals 7122 4.104

Erythromelalgia 7119 4.104

Hypertensive vascular disease 7101 4.104 Post-phlebitic syndrome of any
etiology 7121 4.104

Raynaud's syndrome 7117 4.104

Soft-tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) 7123 4.104

Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) 7115 4.104

Varicose veins 7120 4.104

Arteriosclerosis:

Cerebral 8046 4.124a

Obliterans 7114 4.104

Arteriosclerotic heart disease 7005 4.104

Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic 7113 4.104

Artery:

Large, any, aneurysm of 7111 4.104

Small, any, aneurysm of 7112 4.104

Arthritis

Degenerative 5003 4.71a

Gonorrheal 5004 4.71a

Other types 5009 4.71a

Pneumococcic 5005 4.71a

Rheumatoid (atrophic) 5002 4.71a

Streptococcic 5008 4.71a

Syphilitic 5007 4.71a

Trauma, due to 5010 4.71a

Typhoid 5006 4.71a

Asbestosis 6833 4.97

Aspergillosis 6838 4.97

Asthma, bronchial 6602 4.97

Atherosclerotic renal disease 7534 4.115b

Athetosis, acquired 8107 4.124a

Attitude of rating officers 4.23

Auditory acuity, impairment of (*see also* Ear, Hearing):

Evaluation of hearing impairment 4.85

Hearing impairment, evaluation of 4.85

Auricle, loss of 6207 4.87

Atrioventricular block 7015 4.104

Avitaminosis 6313 4.88b

Avoidance of pyramiding 4.14

**B**

Bacillary dysentery 7322 4.114

Bartonellosis 6306 4.88b

Bartter's syndrome 7532 4.115b

Beriberi 6314 4.88b

Bilateral factor 4.26

Bipolar disorder 9432 4.130

Bladder:

Calculus in 7513 4.115b

Fistula of 7516 4.115b

Injury of 7517 4.115b

Neurogenic 7542 4.115b

Blastomycosis 6836 4.97

Blindness (*see* Visual acuity)

Bones:

Caisson disease of, 5011 4.71a

New growths of, benign 5015 4.71a

New growths of, malignant 5012 4.71a

Bones and joints, tuberculosis of,

active or inactive 5001 4.71a

Bones of the foot Plate IV 4.71

Bones of the hand Plate III 4.71

Brain:

Abscess of 8020 4.124a

Disease due to trauma 8045 4.124a

New growth of:

Benign 8003 4.124a

Malignant 8002 4.124a

Vessels:

Embolism of 8007 4.124a

Hemorrhage from 8009 4.124a

Thrombosis of 8008 4.124a

Breast:

Surgery of 7626 4.116

Neoplasms of:

Benign 7628 4.116

Malignant 7627 4.116

Bronchi and trachea, diseases of:

Asthma, bronchial 6602 4.97

Bronchiectasis 6601 4.97

Bronchitis, chronic 6600 4.97

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 6604 4.97

Emphysema, pulmonary 6603 4.97

Obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic 6604 4.97

Pulmonary disease, obstructive, chronic 6604 4.97

Bronchiectasis 6601 4.97

Bronchitis, chronic 6600 4.97

Brucellosis 6316 4.88b

Buerger's disease (thrombo-angiitis obliterans) 7115 4.104

Bulbar palsy 8005 4.124a

Bulimia nervosa 9521 4.130

Bullous disorders 7815 4.118

Bursitis 5019 4.71a

Bypass, coronary artery 7017 4.104

**C**

C-cell hyperplasia of the thyroid 7919 4.119

Cardiac pacemakers, implantable 7018 4.104

Cardiac transplantation 7019 4.104

Cardiomyopathy 7020 4.104

Cardiovascular system---application of evaluation criteria for
diagnostic codes

7000--7007, 7011, and 7015--7020 4.100

**[cardiovascular system---schedule of ratings:]{.smallcaps}**

**Arteries and veins, diseases of**

Aneurysm, aortic 7110 4.104

Angioneurotic edema 7118 4.104

Arteriosclerosis obliterans 7114 4.104

Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic 7113 4.104

Artery, any large, aneurysm of 7111 4.104

Artery, any small, aneurysm of 7112 4.104

Cold injury residuals 7122 4.104

Erythromelalgia 7119 4.104

Hypertensive vascular disease 7101 4.104 Post-phlebitic syndrome of any
etiology 7121 4.104

Raynaud's syndrome 7117 4.104

Soft-tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) 7123 4.104

Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) 7115 4.104

Varicose veins 7120 4.104

**Heart, diseases of**

Adhesions, pericardial 7003 4.104

Arteriosclerotic heart disease 7005 4.104

Atrioventricular block 7015 4.104

Cardiac transplantation 7019 4.104

Cardiomyopathy 7020 4.104

Coronary artery bypass 7017 4.104

Coronary artery disease 7005 4.104

Endocarditis 7001 4.104

Heart valve replacement (prosthesis) 7016 4.104

Hypertensive heart disease 7007 4.104

Hyperthyroid heart disease 7008 4.104

Implantable cardiac pacemakers 7018 4.104

Myocardial infarction 7006 4.104

Pericardial adhesions 7003 4.104

Pericarditis 7002 4.104

Rheumatic heart disease 7000 4.104

Syphilitic heart disease 7004 4.104

Valvular heart disease 7000 4.104

Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) 7011 4.104

Cartilage:

Semilunar, dislocated 5258 4.71a

Semilunar, removal of 5259 4.71a

Cataract:

Senile, and others 6028 4.84a

Traumatic 6027 4.84a

Cerebral arteriosclerosis 8046 4.124a

Cervix, disease of injury of 7612 4.116

Change of diagnosis, effect 4.13

Chest wall defect, traumatic 6843 4.97

Chloracne 7829 4.118

Cholangitis, chronic 7316 4.114

Cholecystitis, chronic 7314 4.114

Cholera, Asiatic 6300 4.88b

Chorea:

Huntington's 8106 4.124a

Sydenham's 8105 4.124a

Choroiditis 6005 4.84a

Chronic adjustment disorder (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of
Ratings)

Chronic fatigue syndrome 4.88a

Chronic fatigue syndrome 6354 4.88b

Cirrhosis of liver 7312 4.114

Clavicle or scapula, impairment of 5203 4.71a

Coccidioidomycosis 6835 4.97

Coccyx, removal of 5298 4.71a

Code numbers, diagnostic, use of 4.27

Cognitive disorders (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Cold injury residuals 7122 4.104

Colitis:

Mucous 7319 4.114

Spastic 7319 4.114

Ulcerative 7323 4.114

Combined ratings table Table I 4.25

Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides 9908 4.150

Congenital or developmental defects 4.9

Conjunctivitis:

Other, chronic 6018 4.84a

Trachomatous, chronic 6017 4.84a

Convalescent ratings 4.30

Convalescence ratings following extended hospitalization 4.128

Conversion disorder 9424 4.130

Convulsive disorders (*see* Neurological Conditions and Convulsive
Disorders)

Coronary artery:

Bypass 7017 4.104

Disease 7005 4.104

Coronoid process, loss of 9909 4.150

Correspondence 4.24

Cranial Nerves, diseases of (*see* Neurological System and Convulsive
Disorders--- Schedule of Ratings)

Cryptococcosis 6837 4.97

Cushing's syndrome 7906 4.119

Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular

disease (not listed elsewhere) 7821 4.118

Cyclitis 6004 4.84a

Cyclothymic disorder 9431 4.130

Cystic diseases of the kidney 7533 4.115b

Cystitis, chronic 7512 4.115b

**D**

Dacryocystitis 6031 4.84a

Degenerative arthritis 5003 4.71a

Delirium (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Dermatitis, exfoliative 7817 4.118

Dermatitis or eczema 7806 4.118

Dementia (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

**[Dental and oral conditions---schedule of ratings:]{.smallcaps}**

Condyloid process, loss of, one or both sides 9908 4.150

Coronoid process, loss of 9909 4.150

Hard palate, loss of half or more 9911 4.150

Hard palate, loss of less than half of 9912 4.150

Mandible, loss of approximately one-half 9902 4.150

Mandible, loss of, complete, between angles 9901 4.150

Mandible, malunion of 9904 4.150

Mandible, nonunion of 9903 4.150

Maxilla or mandible, chronic osteomyelitis or

osteoradionecrosis of 9900 4.150

Maxilla, loss of half or less 9915 4.150

Maxilla, loss of more than half 9914 4.150

Maxilla, malunion or nonunion of 9916 4.150

Ramus, loss of less than one-half the substance

of, not involving loss of continuity 9907 4.150

Ramus, loss of whole or part of 9906 4.150

Teeth, loss of, due to loss of substance of body

of maxilla or mandible without loss of

continuity 9913 4.150

Temporomandibular articulation, limited

motion of 9905 4.150

Depersonalization disorder 9417 4.130

Depressive disorder, major 9434 4.130

Dermatophytosis 7813 4.118

Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis 6826 4.97

Developmental or congenital defects 4.9

Diabetes:

Insipidus 7909 4.119

Mellitus 7913 4.119

Diagnosis, change of, effect 4.13

Diagnostic code numbers, use of 4.27

Diaphragm:

Paralysis or paresis 6840 4.97

Rupture of, with herniation 5324 4.73

Diffuse interstitial fibrosis 6825 4.97

Digestive system:

Abdominal conditions, coexisting 4.113

Postgastrectomy syndromes 4.111

Ulcers 4.110

Weight loss 4.112

**[digestive system---schedule of ratings:]{.smallcaps}**

Amebiasis 7321 4.114

Ano, fistula in 7335 4.114

Benign neoplasms of the digestive system 7344 4.114

Cholangitis, chronic 7316 4.114

Cholecystitis, chronic 7314 4.114

Cholelithiasis, chronic 7315 4.114

Colitis, ulcerative 7323 4.114

Distomiasis, intestinal or hepatic 7324 4.114

Diverticulitis 7327 4.114

Dysentery, bacillary 7322 4.114

Enteritis, chronic 7325 4.114

Enterocolitis, chronic 7326 4.114

Esophagus, diverticulum of, acquired 7205 4.114

Esophagus, spasm of (cardiospasm) 7204 4.114

Esophagus, stricture of 7203 4.114

Gall bladder, injury of 7317 4.114

Gall bladder, removal of 7318 4.114

Gastritis, hypertrophic 7307 4.114

Hemochromatosis 7345 4.114

Hemorrhoids, external or internal 7336 4.114

Hepatitis (B & C) 7345, 7354 4.114

Hernia hiatal 7346 4.114

Hernia, femoral 7340 4.114

Hernia, inguinal 7338 4.114

Hernia, ventral, postoperative 7339 4.114

Intestine, fistula of, persistent 7330 4.114

Intestine, large, resection of 7329 4.114

Intestine, small, resection of 7328 4.114

Irritable colon syndrome (spastic colitis,

mucous colitis, etc.) 7319 4.114

Lips, injuries of 7201 4.114

Liver, cirrhosis of 7312 4.114

Liver, injury of 7311 4.114

Liver, transplant 7351 4.114

Malignant neoplasms of the digestive system 7343 4.114

Mouth, injuries of 7200 4.114

Pancreatitis 7347 4.114

Peritoneum, adhesions of 7301 4.114

Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactive 7331 4.114

Postgastrectomy syndromes 7308 4.114

Pruritus ani 7337 4.114

Rectum and anus, impairment of sphincter

control 7332 4.114

Rectum, prolapse of 7334 4.114

Rectum and anus, stricture of 7333 4.114

Stomach, injury of 7310 4.114

Stomach, stenosis of 7309 4.114

Tongue, loss of whole or part 7202 4.114

Ulcer, duodenal 7305 4.114

Ulcer, gastric 7304 4.114

Ulcer, marginal 7306 4.114

Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or

gastroenterostomy 7348 4.114

Visceroptosis, symptomatic, marked 7342 4.114

Digits (see Fingers)

Diplopia 6090 4.84a

Diplopia, due to limited muscle function 6092 4.84a

Disabilities:

Aggravated by active service, rating of 4.22

Service-connected, requiring hospital

treatment or observation, ratings for 4.29

Disability:

Ratings, total 4.15

Ratings, total, for compensation based

on unemployability of the individual 4.16

Rating, total, for pension based on

unemployability and age of the individual 4.17

Disfigurement of the head, fact, or neck 7800 4.118

Disseminated intravascular coagulation with

renal cortical necrosis 7540 4.115b

Dissociative disorders (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Distomiasis, intestinal or hepatic 7324 4.114

Diverticulitis 7327 4.114

Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis

and fibrosis 6829 4.97

Dysentery, bacillary 7322 4.114

Dysthymic disorder 9433 4.130

**E**

**[Ear---Schedule of Ratings]{.smallcaps}**

Auricle, loss of 6207 4.87

Benign neoplasms of the ear 6209 4.87

Cholesteatoma 6200 4.87

Chronic nonsuppurative otitis media 6201 4.87

Chronic otitis externa 6210 4.87

Chronic suppurative otitis media 6200 4.87

Endolymphatic hydrops 6205 4.87

Malignant neoplasm of the ear 6208 4.87

Mastoiditis 6200 4.87

Meniere's syndrome 6205 4.87

Otosclerosis 6202 4.87

Peripheral vestibular disorders 6204 4.87

Tinnitus, recurrent 6260 4.87

Tympanic membrane, perforation of 6211 4.87

Eating disorders (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Ectropion 6020 4.84a

Effect of change of diagnosis 4.13

Elbow and Forearm:

Elbow, ankylosis of 5205 4.71a

Elbow, other impairment of Flail joint 5209 4.71a

Forearm, flexion limited to 100º

and extension to 45º 5208 4.71a

Forearm, limitation of extension of 5207 4.71a

Forearm, limitation of flexion of 5206 4.71a

Radius and ulna, nonunion of 5210 4.71a

Radius, impairment of 5212 4.71a

Supination and pronation, impairment of 5213 4.71a

Ulna, impairment of 5211 4.71a

Elbow:

Ankylosis of 5205 4.71a

Other impairment of Flail joint 5209 4.71a

Replacement (prosthesis) 5052 4.71a

Emphysema, pulmonary 6603 4.97

Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic 8000 4.124a

Endocarditis 7001 4.104

**[Endocrine system---Schedule of Ratings]{.smallcaps}**

Acromegaly 7908 4.119

Addison's disease (adrenal cortical

hypofunction) 7911 4.119

C-cell hyperplasia of the thyroid 7919 4.119

Cushing's syndrome 7906 4.119

Diabetes insipidus 7909 4.119

Diabetes mellitus 7913 4.119

Hyperaldosteronism (benign or malignant) 7917 4.119

Hyperparathyroidism 7904 4.119

Hyperpituitarism (prolactin secreting

pituitary dysfunction) 7916 4.119

Hyperthyroidism 7900 4.119

Hypoparathyroidism 7905 4.119

Hypothyroidism 7903 4.119

Neoplasm, benign, any specified part of the

endocrine system 7915 4.119

Neoplasm, malignant, any specified part of the

endocrine system 7914 4.119

Pheochromocytoma (benign or malignant) 7918 4.119

Pluriglandular syndrome 7912 4.119

Thyroid gland, nontoxic adenoma of 7902 4.119

Thyroid gland, toxic adenoma of 7901 4.119

Endolymphatic hydrops 6205 4.87

Endometriosis 7629 4.116

Enteritis, chronic 7325 4.114

Enterocolitis, chronic 7326 4.114

Entropion 6021 4.84a

Eosinophilic granuloma of lung 6828 4.97

Epididymo-orchitis, chronic only 7525 4.115b

Epilepsies, the (*see* Neurological System and Convulsive Disorders---

Schedule of Ratings)

Epilepsy:

Diencephalic 8913 4.124a

Grand mal 8910 4.124a

Identification of 4.121

Jacksonian and focal motor or sensory 8912 4.124a

Mental disorders in Note 4.124a

Petit mal 8911 4.124a

Psychomotor 4.122

Psychomotor 8914 4.124a

Unemployability and Note 4.124a

Epiphora 6025 4.84a

Erythema multiforme 7827 4.118

Erythromelalgia 7119 4.104

Esophagus:

Diverticulum of, acquired 7205 4.114

Spasm of (cardiospasm) 7204 4.114

Stricture of 7203 4.114

Essentials of evaluative rating 4.1

Etiology, misconduct 4.17a

Evaluation criteria for diagnostic codes 7000--7007, 7011, and
7015--7020 4.100

Evaluation of evidence 4.6

Evaluations, higher of two 4.7

Evaluative rating, essentials of 4.1

Evidence, evaluation of 4.6

Examination of (*see* specific topic)

Examination reports, interpretation of 4.2

Exceptional patterns of hearing impairment 4.86

Exfoliative dermatitis (erythroderma) 7817 4.118

Eye (*see also* Visual Acuity and Visual Field):

Diplopia 6090 4.84a

Diplopia, due to limited muscle function 6092 4.84a

Impairment of central visual acuity 6061--6079 4.84a

Impairment of field of vision 6080 4.84a

Injury of, unhealed 6009 4.84a

Loss, anatomical, both eyes 6061 4.84a

Loss, anatomical, one eye 6063--6066 4.84a

Loss of use of one, having only light perception 4.79

Rating of one 4.80

Ratings as scheduled steps and distances 4.83

Scotoma, pathological, unilateral 6081 4.84a

Symblepharon 6091 4.84a

Tuberculosis of, active or inactive 6010 4.84a

**[Eye---Schedule of Ratings]{.smallcaps}**

**Diseases of the Eye**

Accommodation, paralysis of 6030 4.84a

Aphakia 6029 4.84a

Cataract, senile, and others 6028 4.84a

Cataract, traumatic 6027 4.84a

Choroiditis 6005 4.84a

Conjunctivitis, other, chronic 6018 4.84a

Conjunctivitis, trachomatous, chronic 6017 4.84a

Cyclitis 6004 4.84a

Dacryocystitis 6031 4.84a

Ectropion 6020 4.84a

Entropion 6021 4.84a

Epiphora 6025 4.84a

Eye, injury of, unhealed 6009 4.84a

Eye, tuberculosis of, active or inactive 6010 4.84a

Eyebrows, loss of, complete 6023 4.84a

Eyelashes, loss of, complete 6024 4.84a

Eyelids, loss of portion of 6032 4.84a

Glaucoma, congestive or inflammatory 6012 4.84a

Glaucoma, simple, primary,

noncongestive 6013 4.84a

Hemorrhage, intra-ocular, recent 6007 4.84a

Iritis 6003 4.84a

Keratitis 6001 4.84a

Keratoconus 6035 4.84a

Lagophthalmos 6022 4.84a

Lens, crystalline, dislocation of 6033 4.84a

Neuritis, optic 6026 4.84a

New growths, benign 6015 4.84a

New growths, malignant (eyeball only) 6014 4.84a

Nystagmus, central 6016 4.84a

Pterygium 6034 4.84a

Ptosis, unilateral or bilateral 6019 4.84a

Retina, detachment of 6008 4.84a

Retina, localized scars, atrophy,

or irregularities of 6011 4.84a

Retinitis 6006 4.84a

Scleritis 6002 4.84a

Uveitis 6000 4.84a

**Impairment of Central Visual Acuity**

Anatomical loss, both eyes 6061 4.84a

Anatomical loss of one eye 6063--6066 4.84a

Blindness in both eyes, having only

light perception 6062 4.84a

Blindness in one eye, having only

light perception 6067--6070 4.84a

Ratings Table V 4.84a

Vision in one eye, 5/200 (1.5/60) 6071--6074 4.84a

Vision in one eye, 10/200 (3/60) 6075--6077 4.84a

Vision in one eye, 15/200 (4.5/60) 6075--6077 4.84a

Vision in one eye, 20/100 (6/30) 6078--6079 4.84a

Vision in one eye, 20/200 (6/60) 6075-6077 4.84a

Vision in one eye, 20/50 (6/15) 6078--6079 4.84a

Vision in one eye, 20/70 (6/21) 6078--6079 4.84a

**Impairment of Field of Vision**

Field of vision, impairment of 6080 4.84a

Scotoma, pathological, unilateral 6081 4.84a

**Impairment of Muscle Function**

Diplopia 6090 4.84a

Diplopia, due to limited muscle function 6092 4.84a

Symblepharon 6091 4.84a

Eyebrows, loss of, complete 6023 4.84a

Eyelashes, loss of, complete 6024 4.84a

Eyelids, loss of portion of 6032 4.84a

**F**

Facial muscles, injury 5325 4.73

Fallopian tube---disease, injury, or

adhesions of 7614 4.116

Fanconi's syndrome 7532 4.115b

Femur, impairment of 5255 4.71a

Fever, relapsing 6308 4.88b

Fibromyalgia 5025 4.71a

Fibrosis:

Diffuse interstitial 6825 4.97

Drug-induced 6829 4.97

Field of vision, impairment of 6080 4.84a

Field vision, examination of 4.76

**Figures:**

Goldmann perimeter chart Figure 2 4.77

Visual field, chart Figure 1 4.76

Finger, amputations (*see* Musculoskeletal System---Schedule of

Ratings---Amputations, Upper Extremity)

Fingers, individual:

Ankylosis of:

Index finger 5225 4.71a

Long finger 5226 4.71a

Ring or little finger 5227 4.71a

Thumb 5224 4.71a

Fingers, limitation of motion of individual digits:

Index or long finger 5229 4.71a

Ring or little finger 5230 4.71a

Thumb 5228 4.71a

Fingers, multiple:

Favorable Ankylosis

Five digits of one hand 5220 4.71a

Four digits of one hand 5221 4.71a

Three digits of one hand 5222 4.71a

Two digits of one hand 5223 4.71a

Unfavorable ankylosis:

Five digits of one hand 5216 4.71a

Four digits of one hand 5217 4.71a

Three digits of one hand 5218 4.71a

Two digits of one hand 5219 4.71a

Fistula:

Rectovaginal 7624 4.116

Urethrovaginal 7625 4.116

Foot:

Anatomical loss of both feet 5107 4.71a

Anatomical loss of one foot and

loss of use of one hand 5105 4.71a

Anatomical loss of one hand and

loss of use of one foot 5104 4.71a

Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot 5108 4.71a

Bones of the Plate IV 4.71

Claw foot (pes cavus), acquired 5278 4.71a

Flatfoot, acquired 5276 4.71a

Hallux rigidus, unilateral, severe 5281 4.71a

Hallux valgus, unilateral 5280 4.71a

Hammer toe 5282 4.71a

Injuries, other 5284 4.71a

Loss of use of both feet 5110 4.71a

Loss of use of one hand and one foot 5111 4.71a

Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease) 5279 4.71a

Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, malunion of 5283 4.71a

Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, nonunion of 5283 4.71a

Weak foot, bilateral 5277 4.71a

Foot and Leg---muscle injuries:

Group X 5310 4.73

Group XI 5311 4.73

Group XII 5312 4.73

Forearm:

Amputation of:

Above insertion of pronator teres 5123 4.71a

Below insertion of pronator teres 5124 4.71a

Hand, loss of use of 5125 4.71a

Flexion limited to 100º and extension to 45º 5208 4.71a

Limitation of extension of 5207 4.71a

Limitation of flexion of 5206 4.71a

Forearm and elbow (*see* Elbow and forearm)

Forearm and Hand---Muscle injuries:

Group VII 5307 4.73

Group VIII 5308 4.73

Group IX 5309 4.73

Functional impairment 4.10

**G**

Gall bladder:

Injury of 7317 4.114

Removal of 7318 4.114

Gastritis, hypertrophic 7307 4.114

Genitourinary system:

Neoplasms:

Benign 7529 4.115b

Nephritis:

General 4.115

Chronic 7502 4.115b

**[Genitourinary system: diagnoses---Schedule of Ratings]{.smallcaps}**

Atherosclerotic renal disease 7534 4.115b

Benign neoplasms of the genitourinary system 7529 4.115b

Bladder, calculus in 7513 4.115b

Bladder, fistula of 7516 4.115b

Bladder, injury of 7517 4.115b

Chronic renal disease requiring regular

dialysis 7530 4.115b

Cystic diseases of the kidney 7533 4.115b

Cystitis, chronic 7512 4.115b

Disseminated intravascular coagulation with

renal cortical necrosis 7540 4.115b

Epididymo-orchitis, chronic only 7525 4.115b

Glomerulonephritis 7536 4.115b

Hydronephrosis 7509 4.115b

Interstitial nephritis 7537 4.115b

Kidney transplant 7531 4.115b

Kidney, abscess of 7501 4.115b

Kidney, removal of one 7500 4.115b

Kidney, tuberculosis of 7505 4.115b

Malignant neoplasm of the genitourinary

system 7528 4.115b

Nephritis, chronic 7502 4.115b

Nephrolithiasis 7508 4.115b

Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar 7507 4.115b

Neurogenic bladder 7542 4.115b

Papillary necrosis 7538 4.115b

Penis, deformity, with loss of erectile power 7522 4.115b

Penis, removal of glans 7521 4.115b

Penis, removal of half or more 7520 4.115b

Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy,

post-operative residuals 7527 4.115b

Pyelonephritis, chronic 7504 4.115b

Renal amyloid disease 7539 4.115b

Renal involvement in diabetes mellitus, sickle

cell anemia, systemic lupus erythematosus,

vasculitis, or other systemic disease

processes 7541 4.115b

Renal tubular disorders 7532 4.115b

Testis, atrophy complete 7523 4.115b

Testis, removal 7524 4.115b

Toxic nephropathy 7535 4.115b

Ureter, stricture of 7511 4.115b

Ureterolithiasis 7510 4.115b

Urethra, fistula of 7519 4.115b

Urethra, stricture of 7518 4.115b

**[Genitourinary system: dysfunctions---Schedule of
Ratings]{.smallcaps}**

Obstructed voiding 4.115a

Renal dysfunction 4.115a

Urinary frequency 4.115a

Urinary tract infection 4.115a

Voiding dysfunction 4.115a

Genu recurvatum 5263 4.71a

Glaucoma:

Congestive or inflammatory 6012 4.84a

Simple, primary, noncongestive 6013 4.84a

Glomerulonephritis 7536 4.115b

Goldmann perimeter chart Figure 2 4.77

Gonorrheal arthritis 5004 4.71a

Gout 5017 4.71a

**[Gynecological conditions and disorders of the
breast---]{.smallcaps}**

**[schedule of ratings]{.smallcaps}**

Benign neoplasms of the gynecological

system or breast 7628 4.116

Breast, surgery of 7626 4.116

Cervix, disease of injury of 7612 4.116

Endometriosis 7629 4.116

Fallopian tube---disease, injury, or

adhesions of 7614 4.116

Fistula, rectovaginal 7624 4.116

Fistula, urethrovaginal 7625 4.116

Malignant neoplasms of gynecological system

or breast 7627 4.116

Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete 7620 4.116

Ovary, disease, injury, or adhesions of 7615 4.116

Ovary, removal of 7619 4.116

Pregnancy, surgical complications of 7623 4.116

Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete 7617 4.116

Uterus, disease, injury, or adhesions of 7613 4.116 Uterus, displacement
of 7622 4.116

Uterus, prolapse 7621 4.116

Uterus, removal of, including corpus 7618 4.116

Vagina, disease or injury of 7611 4.116

Vulva, disease or injury of 7610 4.116

Gynecological system:

Neoplasms:

Benign neoplasms of 7628 4.116

Malignant 7627 4.116

**H**

Hand:

Anatomical loss of both hands 5106 4.71a

Anatomical loss of one foot and

loss of use of one hand 5105 4.71a

Anatomical loss of one hand and

loss of use of one foot 5104 4.71a

Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot 5108 4.71a

Bones of the Plate III 4.71

Loss of use of both hands 5109 4.71a

Loss of use of one hand and one foot 5111 4.71a

Hand and Forearm (*see* Forearm and Hand)

Hansen's Disease (leprosy) 6302 4.88b

Hard palate:

Loss of half or more 9911 4.150

Loss of less than half of 9912 4.150

Hearing (*see also* Ear, Auditory Acuity):

Impairment:

Evaluation of 4.85

Exceptional patterns of 4.86

Numeric designation of Tables VI, VIA 4.85

Percentage evaluation for Table VII 4.85

Loss combined with bilateral blindness Table IV 4.84a

Heart, diseases of (see also Cardiovascular system):

Adhesions, pericardial 7003 4.104

Arteriosclerotic heart disease 7005 4.104

Atrioventricular block 7015 4.104

Cardiac transplantation 7019 4.104

Cardiomyopathy 7020 4.104

Coronary artery bypass 7017 4.104

Coronary artery disease 7005 4.104

Endocarditis 7001 4.104

Heart valve replacement (prosthesis) 7016 4.104

Hypertensive heart disease 7007 4.104

Hyperthyroid heart disease 7008 4.104

Implantable cardiac pacemakers 7018 4.104

Myocardial infarction 7006 4.104

Pericardial adhesions 7003 4.104

Pericarditis 7002 4.104

Rheumatic heart disease 7000 4.104

Syphilitic heart disease 7004 4.104

Valvular heart disease 7000 4.104

Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) 7011 4.104

Heart valve replacement (prosthesis) 7016 4.104

Hematomyelia 8012 4.124a

**[Hemic and Lymphatic systems---schedule of ratings]{.smallcaps}**

Adenitis, tuberculous, active or inactive 7710 4.117

Agranulocytosis, acute 7702 4.117

Anemia, hypochromic-microcytic and

megaloblastic 7700 4.117

Aplastic anemia 7716 4.117

Hodgkin's disease 7709 4.117

Leukemia 7703 4.117

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 7715 4.117

Polycythemia vera 7704 4.117

Sickle cell anemia 7714 4.117

Spleen, injury of, healed 7707 4.117

Splenectomy 7706 4.117

Thrombocytopenia, primary, idiopathic

or immune 7705 4.117

Hemochromatosis 7345 4.114

Hemorrhage, intra-ocular, recent 6007 4.84a

Hemorrhoids, external or internal 7336 4.114

Henle's loop, disorders 7532 4.115b

Hepatic distomiasis 7324 4.114

Hepatitis (B and C) 7345, 7354 4.114

Hernia:

Femoral 7340 4.114

Hiatal 7346 4.114

Inguinal 7338 4.114

Muscle, extensive 5326 4.73

Ventral, postoperative 7339 4.114

Hiatal hernia 7346 4.114

Higher of two evaluations 4.7

Hip:

Ankylosis of 5250 4.71a

Flail joint 5254 4.71a

Replacement (prosthesis) 5054 4.71a

Histoplasmosis of lung 6834 4.97

HIV-related illness 6351 4.88b

Hodgkin's disease 7709 4.117

Humerus, other impairment of 5202 4.71a

Hydrarthrosis, intermittent 5018 4.71a

Hydronephrosis 7509 4.115b

Hyperaldosteronism (benign or malignant) 7917 4.119

Hyperhidrosis 7832 4.118

Hyperparathyroidism 7904 4.119

Hyperpituitarism (prolactin secreting

pituitary dysfunction) 7916 4.119

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic

allergic alveolitis) 6831 4.97

Hypertensive heart disease 7007 4.104

Hypertensive vascular disease 7101 4.104

Hyperthyroid heart disease 7008 4.104

Hyperthyroidism 7900 4.119

Hypertrophic gastritis 7307 4.114

Hypochondriasis 9425 4.130

Hypoparathyroidism 7905 4.119

Hypothyroidism 7903 4.119

**I**

Immune disorders (*see* Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders,

and Nutritional Deficiencies)

Impairment, functional 4.10

Infections of the skin (not listed elsewhere) 7820 4.118

**[Infectious diseases, immune disorders, and]{.smallcaps}**

**[nutritional deficiencies--- schedule of ratings]{.smallcaps}**

Avitaminosis 6313 4.88b

Bartonellosis 6306 4.88b

Beriberi 6314 4.88b

Brucellosis 6316 4.88b

Cholera, Asiatic 6300 4.88b

Chronic fatigue syndrome 6354 4.88b

Hansen's Disease (leprosy) 6302 4.88b

HIV-related illness 6351 4.88b

Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) 6302 4.88b

Lupus erythematosus, systemic 6350 4.88b

Lyme disease 6319 4.88b

Lymphatic filariasis 6305 4.88b

Malaria 6304 4.88b

Melioidosis 6318 4.88b

Parasitic diseases otherwise not specified 6320 4.88b

Pellagra 6315 4.88b

Plague 6307 4.88b

Relapsing fever 6308 4.88b

Rheumatic fever 6309 4.88b

Syphilis, and other treponemal infections 6310 4.88b

Tuberculosis:

Miliary 6311 4.88b

Nonpulmonary, inactive 4.88c, 4.89

Typhus, scrub 6317 4.88b

Visceral leishmaniasis 6301 4.88b

Interpretation of examination reports 4.2

Interstitial nephritis 7537 4.115b

Intestinal distomiasis 7324 4.114

Intestine:

Fistula of, persistent 7330 4.114

Large, resection of 7329 4.114

Small, resection of 7328 4.114

Intra-ocular hemorrhage, recent 6007 4.84a

Intravascular coagulation (disseminated) with

renal cortical necrosis 7540 4.115b

Iritis 6003 4.84a

Iron deficiency anemia 7700 4.117

Irritable colon syndrome (spastic colitis,

mucous colitis, etc.) 7319 4.114

**J**

No entries

**K**

Keratinization, diseases of 7824 4.118

Keratitis 6001 4.84a

Keratoconus 6035 4.84a

Kidney:

Abscess of 7501 4.115b

Cystic diseases of 7533 4.115b

Medullary sponge kidney 7533 4.115b

Polycystic disease 7533 4.115b

Removal of one 7500 4.115b

Transplant 7531 4.115b

Tuberculosis of 7505 4.115b

Uremic medullary cystic disease 7533 4.115b

Knee:

Ankylosis of 5256 4.71a

Other impairment of 5257 4.71a

Replacement (prosthesis) 5055 4.71a

Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum, pectus

carinatum 6842 4.97

**L**

Lagophthalmos 6022 4.84a

Laryngectomy, total 6518 4.97

Laryngitis:

Chronic 6516 4.97

Tuberculous, active or inactive 6515 4.97

Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals 6520 4.97

Leg:

Amputation of:

Amputation not improvable by prosthesis

controlled by natural knee action 5164 4.71a

At a lower level, permitting prosthesis 5165 4.71a

Foot, loss of use of 5167 4.71a

Forefoot 5166 4.71a

Toe, great, amputation of 5171 4.71a

Toes, all, amputation of 5170 4.71a

Toes, other than great, amputation of 5172 4.71a

Toes, three or four, amputation of 5173 4.71a

With defective stump, thigh, amputation

recommended 5163 4.71a

Limitation of extension of 5261 4.71a

Limitation of flexion of 5260 4.71a

Leg and Foot (*see* Foot and Leg)

Leishmaniasis:

American 7807 4.118

Old world 7808 4.118

Lens, crystalline, dislocation of 6033 4.84a

Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) 6302 4.88b

Leukemia 7703 4.117

Lips, injuries of 7201 4.114

Liver:

Cirrhosis of 7312 4.114

Injury of 7311 4.114

Transplant 7351 4.114

Lower Extremity:

Bones of, shortening of 5275 4.71a

Lupus erythematosus:

Discoid 7809 4.118

Systemic 6350 4.88b

Lungs and pleura, diseases of (*see* *also* Tuberculosis):

Bacterial infections of the lung:

Actinomycosis 6822 4.97

Chronic lung abscess 6824 4.97

Lung abscess, chronic 6824 4.97

Nocardiosis 6823 4.97

Interstitial lung disease:

Asbestosis 6833 4.97

Desquamative interstitial pneumonitis 6826 4.97

Diffuse interstitial fibrosis 6825 4.97

Drug-induced pulmonary pneumonitis

and fibrosis 6829 4.97

Eosinophilic granuloma of lung 6828 4.97

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic

allergic alveolitis) 6831 4.97

Pneumoconiosis (silicosis,

anthracosis, etc.) 6832 4.97

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis 6827 4.97

Radiation-induced pulmonary

pneumonitis and fibrosis 6830 4.97

Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part of

respiratory system exclusive of

skin growths 6819 4.97

Mycotic lung disease:

Aspergillosis 6838 4.97

Blastomycosis 6836 4.97

Coccidioidomycosis 6835 4.97

Cryptococcosis 6837 4.97

Histoplasmosis of lung 6834 4.97

Mucormycosis 6839 4.97

Pulmonary vascular disease 6817 4.97

Restrictive lung disease:

Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis 6845 4.97

Diaphragm paralysis or paresis 6840 4.97

Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum,

pectus carinatum 6842 4.97

Post-surgical residual (lobectomy,

pneumonectomy, etc.) 6844 4.97

Sarcoidosis 6846 4.97

Sleep apnea syndromes 6847 4.97

Spinal cord injury with respiratory

insufficiency 6841 4.97

Traumatic chest wall defect,

pneumothorax, hernia, etc. 6843 4.97

Lyme disease 6319 4.88b

Lymphatic filariasis 6305 4.88b

Lymphatic System---Schedule of Ratings (*see* Hemic and

Lymphatic Systems---Schedule of Ratings)

Lymphoma, non-Hodgkin's 7715 4.117

**M**

Malaria 6304 4.88b

Mandible:

Chronic osteomyelitis or

osteoradionecrosis of 9900 4.150

Loss of approximately one-half 9902 4.150

Loss of, complete, between angles 9901 4.150

Malunion of 9904 4.150

Nonunion of 9903 4.150

Maxilla:

Chronic osteomyelitis or

osteoradionecrosis of 9900 4.150

Loss of half or less 9915 4.150

Loss of more than half 9914 4.150

Malunion or nonunion of 9916 4.150

Medullary sponge kidney 7533 4.115b

Melanoma, malignant 7833 4.118

Melioidosis 6318 4.88b

Meniere's syndrome 6205 4.87

Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic 8019 4.124a

Mental disorders:

Convalescence ratings following extended hospitalization 4.128

Diagnosis of mental disorders 4.125

Evaluation of disability from mental disorders 4.126

Mental disorders due to traumatic stress 4.129

Mental retardation and personality disorders 4.127

**[mental disorders ---schedule of ratings]{.smallcaps}**

**Anxiety Disorders**

Anxiety disorder, not otherwise specified 9413 4.130

Generalized anxiety disorder 9400 4.130

Obsessive compulsive disorder 9404 4.130

Other and unspecified neurosis 9410 4.130

Panic disorder and/or agoraphobia 9412 4.130

Post-traumatic stress disorder 9411 4.130

Specific (simple) phobia; social phobia 9403 4.130

**Chronic Adjustment Disorder**

Chronic adjustment disorder 9440 4.130

**Delirium, Dementia, and Amnestic and Other Cognitive Disorders**

Delirium 9300 4.130

Dementia due to head trauma 9304 4.130

Dementia due to infection (HIV, syphilis,

or other systemic or intracranial infections) 9301 4.130

Dementia due to other neurologic or

general medical conditions 9326 4.130

Dementia of the Alzheimer's type 9312 4.130

Dementia of unknown etiology 9310 4.130

Organic mental disorder, other 9327 4.130

Vascular dementia 9305 4.130

**Dissociative Disorders**

Depersonalization disorder 9417 4.130

Dissociative amnesia; dissociative fugue;

dissociative identity disorder 9416 4.130

**Eating Disorders**

Anorexia nervosa 9520 4.130

Bulimia nervosa 9521 4.130

**Mood Disorders**

Bipolar disorder 9432 4.130

Cyclothymic disorder 9431 4.130

Dysthymic disorder 9433 4.130

Major depressive disorder 9434 4.130

Mood disorder, not otherwise specified 9435 4.130

**Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders**

Psychotic disorder, not otherwise

specified 9210 4.130

Schizoaffective disorder 9211 4.130

Schizophrenia, catatonic type 9202 4.130

Schizophrenia, disorganized type 9201 4.130

Schizophrenia, paranoid type 9203 4.130

Schizophrenia, residual type; other 9205 4.130

Schizophrenia, undifferentiated type 9204 4.130

**Somatoform Disorders**

Conversion disorder 9424 4.130

Hypochondriasis 9425 4.130

Pain disorder 9422 4.130

Somatization disorder 9421 4.130

Undifferentiated somatoform disorder 9423 4.130

Mental retardation and personality disorders 4.127

Migraine 8100 4.124a

Misconduct etiology 4.17a

Mood disorders (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Mouth, injuries of 7200 4.114

Multiple fingers (*see* Fingers, multiple)

Mucormycosis 6839 4.97

Multiple sclerosis 8018 4.124a

Muscle function, examination of 4.77

Muscle hernia, extensive 5326 4.73

**[Muscle injuries---schedule of ratings:]{.smallcaps}**

**Foot and Leg**

Group X 5310 4.73

Group XI 5311 4.73

Group XII 5312 4.73

**Forearm and Hand**

Group VII 5307 4.73

Group VIII 5308 4.73

Group IX 5309 4.73

**Miscellaneous**

Diaphragm, rupture of, with herniation 5324 4.73

Facial muscles 5325 4.73

Muscle hernia, extensive 5326 4.73

Muscle, neoplasm of, benign, postoperative 5328 4.73

Muscle, neoplasm of, malignant 5327 4.73

Sarcoma, soft tissue (of muscle, fat, or

fibrous connective tissue) 5329 4.73

**Pelvic Girdle and Thigh**

Group XIII 5313 4.73

Group XIV 5314 4.73

Group XV 5315 4.73

Group XVI 5316 4.73

Group XVII 5317 4.73

Group XVIII 5318 4.73

**Shoulder Girdle and Arm**

Group I 5301 4.73

Group II 5302 4.73

Group III 5303 4.73

Group IV 5304 4.73

Group V 5305 4.73

Group VI 5306 4.73

**Torso and Neck**

Group XIX 5319 4.73

Group XX 5320 4.73

Group XXI 5321 4.73

Group XXII 5322 4.73

Group XXIII 5323 4.73

Muscle, neoplasm of:

Benign, postoperative 5328 4.73

Malignant 5327 4.73

Muscular atrophy, progressive 8023 4.124a

Musculoskeletal system---generally:

Accurate measurement 4.46

Amputation rule 4.68

Ankylosis and joint motion, measurement of 4.71

Arthritis due to strain 4.58

Bones, pelvic 4.67

Bones, the 4.44

Buttocks, loss of use of both 4.64

Circulatory disturbances 4.62

Combined ratings for muscle injuries, principles of 4.55

Complete medical examination of injury cases 4.42

Deformities, static foot 4.57

Dominant hand 4.69

Examination 4.61

Examination, complete medical of injury cases 4.42

Examinations, inadequate 4.70

Evaluation of muscle disabilities 4.56

Foot deformities, static 4.57

Foot or hand, loss of use of 4.63

Functional loss 4.40

Hand or foot, loss of use of 4.63

Hand, dominant 4.69

History of injury 4.41

Inadequate examinations 4.70

Injury, history of 4.41

Joint motion and ankylosis, measurement of 4.71

Joints, the 4.45

Loss of use of both buttocks 4.64

Loss of use of hand or foot 4.63

Loss, functional 4.40

Dominant hand 4.69

Measurement of ankylosis and joint motion 4.71

Measurement, accurate 4.46

Motion, painful 4.59

Osteomyelitis 4.43

Painful motion 4.59

Pelvic bones 4.67

Plates I--IV 4.71

Principles of combined ratings for muscle injuries 4.55

Ratings, combined for muscle injuries, principles of 4.55

Sacroiliac joint 4.66

Static foot deformities 4.57

Strain, arthritis due to 4.58

**[Musculoskeletal system---schedule of ratings:]{.smallcaps}**

**Acute, Subacute, or Chronic Diseases**

Arthritis:

Degenerative 5003 4.71a

Gonorrheal 5004 4.71a

Other types 5009 4.71a

Pneumococcic 5005 4.71a

Rheumatoid (atrophic) 5002 4.71a

Streptococcic 5008 4.71a

Syphilitic 5007 4.71a

Trauma, due to 5010 4.71a

Typhoid 5006 4.71a

Bones:

Caisson disease of, 5011 4.71a

New growths of, benign 5015 4.71a

New growths of, malignant 5012 4.71a

Bones and joints, tuberculosis of,

active or inactive 5001 4.71a

Bursitis 5019 4.71a

Fibromyalgia 5025 4.71a

Gout 5017 4.71a

Hydrarthrosis, intermittent 5018 4.71a

Myositis 5021 4.71a

Myositis ossificans 5023 4.71a

Osteitis deformans 5016 4.71a

Osteomalacia 5014 4.71a

Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic 5000 4.71a

Osteoporosis, with joint manifestation 5013 4.71a

Periostitis 5022 4.71a

Synovitis 5020 4.71a

Tenosynovitis 5024 4.71a

**Amputations: Lower Extremity**

Thigh, amputation of:

Disarticulation, with loss of extrinsic

pelvic girdle muscles 5160 4.71a

Middle or lower thirds 5162 4.71a

Upper third 5161 4.71a

Leg, amputation of:

Amputation not improvable by prosthesis

controlled by natural knee action 5164 4.71a

At a lower level, permitting prosthesis 5165 4.71a

Foot, loss of use of 5167 4.71a

Forefoot 5166 4.71a

Toe, great, amputation of 5171 4.71a

Toes, all, amputation of 5170 4.71a

Toes, other than great, amputation of 5172 4.71a

Toes, three or four, amputation of 5173 4.71a

With defective stump, thigh, amputation

recommended 5163 4.71a

**Amputations: Upper Extremity**

Arm, amputation of:

Above insertion of deltoid 5121 4.71a

Below insertion of deltoid 5122 4.71a

Disarticulation 5120 4.71a

Forearm, amputation of:

Above insertion of pronator teres 5123 4.71a

Below insertion of pronator teres 5124 4.71a

Hand, loss of use of 5125 4.71a

Multiple finger amputations:

Five digits of one hand, amputation 5126 4.71a

Four digits of one hand, amputation of:

Thumb, index, long and ring 5127 4.17a

Thumb, index, long and little 5128 4.17a

Thumb, index, ring and little 5129 4.17a

Thumb, long, ring and little 5130 4.17a

Index, long, ring and little 5131 4.17a

Three digits of one hand, amputation of:

Thumb, index, and long 5132 4.17a

Thumb, index and ring 5133 4.17a

Thumb, index and little 5134 4.17a

Thumb, long and ring 5135 4.17a

Thumb, long and little 5136 4.17a

Thumb, ring and little 5137 4.17a

Index, long and ring 5138 4.17a

Index, long and little 5139 4.17a

Index, ring and little 5140 4.17a

Long, ring and little 5141 4.17a

Two digits of one hand, amputation of:

Thumb and index 5142 4.17a

Thumb and long 5143 4.17a

Thumb and ring 5144 4.17a

Thumb and little 5145 4.17a

Index and long 5146 4.17a

Index and ring 5147 4.17a

Index and little 5148 4.17a

Long and ring 5149 4.17a

Long and little 5150 4.17a

Ring and little 5151 4.17a

Single finger amputations:

Thumb, amputation of 5152 4.17a

Index finger, amputation of 5153 4.17a

Long finger, amputation of 5154 4.17a

Ring finger, amputation of 5155 4.17a

Little finger, amputation of 5156 4.17a

**Ankle**

Ankylosis of 5270 4.71a

Astragalectomy 5274 4.71a

Limited motion of 5271 4.71a

Os calcis or astragalus, malunion of 5273 4.71a

Subastragalar or tarsal joint, ankylosis of 5272 4.71a

**Ankylosis of Individual Digits**

Index finger 5225 4.71a

Long finger 5226 4.71a

Ring or little finger 5227 4.71a

Thumb 5224 4.71a

**Coccyx**

Removal of 5298 4.71a

**Combinations of Disabilities**

Anatomical loss of one hand and

loss of use of one foot 5104 4.71a

Anatomical loss of one foot and

loss of use of one hand 5105 4.71a

Anatomical loss of both hands 5106 4.71a

Anatomical loss of both feet 5107 4.71a

Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot 5108 4.71a

Loss of use of both hands 5109 4.71a

Loss of use of both feet 5110 4.71a

Loss of use of one hand and one foot 5111 4.71a

**Elbow and Forearm**

Elbow, ankylosis of 5205 4.71a

Elbow, other impairment of Flail joint 5209 4.71a

Forearm, flexion limited to 100º

and extension to 45º 5208 4.71a

Forearm, limitation of extension of 5207 4.71a

Forearm, limitation of flexion of 5206 4.71a

Radius and ulna, nonunion of 5210 4.71a

Radius, impairment of 5212 4.71a

Supination and pronation, impairment of 5213 4.71a

Ulna, impairment of 5211 4.71a

**Foot**

Claw foot (pes cavus), acquired 5278 4.71a

Flatfoot, acquired 5276 4.71a

Hallux rigidus, unilateral, severe 5281 4.71a

Hallux valgus, unilateral 5280 4.71a

Hammer toe 5282 4.71a

Injuries, other 5284 4.71a

Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease) 5279 4.71a

Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, malunion of 5283 4.71a

Tarsal, or metatarsal bones, nonunion of 5283 4.71a

Weak foot, bilateral 5277 4.71a

**Hip and Thigh**

Femur, impairment of 5255 4.71a

Hip, ankylosis of 5250 4.71a

Hip, flail joint 5254 4.71a

Thigh, impairment of 5253 4.71a

Thigh, limitation of extension of 5251 4.71a

Thigh, limitation of flexion of 5252 4.71a

**Knee and Leg**

Cartilage, semilunar, dislocated 5258 4.71a

Cartilage, semilunar, removal of 5259 4.71a

Genu recurvatum 5263 4.71a

Knee, ankylosis of 5256 4.71a

Knee, other impairment of 5257 4.71a

Leg, limitation of extension of 5261 4.71a

Leg, limitation of flexion of 5260 4.71a

Tibia and fibula, impairment of 5262 4.71a

**Lower Extremity, Shortening of the**

Bones of the lower extremity, shortening of 5275 4.71a

**Multiple Digits: Favorable Ankylosis**

Five digits of one hand 5220 4.71a

Four digits of one hand 5221 4.71a

Three digits of one hand 5222 4.71a

Two digits of one hand 5223 4.71a

**Multiple Digits: Unfavorable Ankylosis**

Five digits of one hand 5216 4.71a

Four digits of one hand 5217 4.71a

Three digits of one hand 5218 4.71a

Two digits of one hand 5219 4.71a

**Multiple Losses of Extremities, Ratings for** Table II 4.71a

**Prosthetic Implants**

Ankle replacement (prosthesis) 5056 4.71a

Hip replacement (prosthesis) 5054 4.71a

Shoulder replacement (prosthesis) 5051 4.71a

Elbow replacement (prosthesis) 5052 4.71a

Knee replacement (prosthesis) 5055 4.71a

Wrist replacement (prosthesis) 5053 4.71a

**Ribs**

Removal of 5297 4.71a

**Shoulder and Arm**

Arm, limitation of motion of 5201 4.71a

Clavicle or scapula, impairment of 5203 4.71a

Humerus, other impairment of 5202 4.71a

Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis of 5200 4.71a

**Skull**

Loss of part of, both inner and outer tables 5296 4.71a

**Spine**

Ankylosing spondylitis 5240 4.71a

Degenerative arthritis of the spine

(see diagnostic code 5003) 5242 4.71a

Intervertebral disc syndrome 5243 4.71a

Lumbrosacral or cervical strain 5237 4.71a

Range of motion of cervical and

thoracolumbar spine Plate V 4.71a

Sacroiliac injury and weakness 5236 4.71a

Spinal fusion 5241 4.71a

Spinal stenosis 5238 4.71a

Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability 5239 4.71a

Vertebral fracture or dislocation 5235 4.71a

**Wrist**

Ankylosis of 5214 4.71a

Limitation of motion of 5215 4.71a

Myasthenia gravis 8025 4.124a

Myelitis 8010 4.124a

Myocardial infarction 7006 4.104

Myositis 5021 4.71a

Myositis ossificans 5023 4.71a

**N**

Narcolepsy 8108 4.124a

Neck and Torso (see Torso and Neck)

Neoplasms, benign:

Breast 7628 4.116

Digestive system 7344 4.114

Ear 6209 4.87

Endocrine system, any specified part 7915 4.119

Genitourinary system 7529 4.115b

Gynecological system 7628 4.116

Skin 7819 4.118

Neoplasms, malignant:

Breast 7627 4.116

Digestive system 7343 4.114

Ear 6208 4.87

Endocrine system, any specified part 7914 4.119

Genitourinary system 7528 4.115b

Gynecological system 7627 4.116

Respiratory system, any specified part

exclusive of skin growths 6819 4.97

Skin 7818 4.118

Nephritis:

Chronic 7502 4.115b

Interstitial 7537 4.115b

Nephrolithiasis 7508 4.115b

Nephropathy, toxic 7535 4.115b

Nephrosclerosis, arteriolar 7507 4.115b

Neuralgia, cranial or peripheral 4.124

Neuritis:

Cranial or peripheral 4.123

Optic 6026 4.84a

Neurogenic bladder 7542 4.115b

Neurological conditions and convulsive disorders:

Evaluations by comparison 4.120

Identification of epilepsy 4.121

Neuralgia, cranial or peripheral 4.124

Neuritis, cranial or peripheral 4.123

Psychomotor epilepsy 4.122

**[Neurological system and convulsive disorders---schedule of
ratings:]{.smallcaps}**

**Cranial Nerves, Diseases of the**

Fifth (trigeminal) cranial nerve:

Paralysis of 8205 4.124a

Neuritis 8305 4.124a

Neuralgia 8405 4.124a

Seventh (facial) cranial nerve:

Paralysis of 8207 4.124a

Neuritis 8307 4.124a

Neuralgia 8407 4.124a

Ninth (glossopharyngeal) cranial nerve:

Paralysis of 8209 4.124a

Neuritis 8309 4.124a

Neuralgia 8409 4.124a

Tenth (pneumogastric, vagus) cranial nerve:

Paralysis of 8210 4.124a

Neuritis 8310 4.124a

Neuralgia 8410 4.124a

Eleventh (spinal accessory, external branch) cranial nerve:

Paralysis of 8211 4.124a

Neuritis 8311 4.124a

Neuralgia 8411 4.124a

Twelfth (hypoglossal) cranial nerve:

Paralysis of 8212 4.124a

Neuritis 8312 4.124a

Neuralgia 8412 4.124a

**Epilepsies, the**

Epilepsy, grand mal 8910 4.124a

Epilepsy, petit mal 8911 4.124a

Epilepsy, Jacksonian and focal motor

or sensory 8912 4.124a

Epilepsy, diencephalic 8913 4.124a

Epilepsy, psychomotor 8914 4.124a

Mental disorders in epilepsies Note 4.124a

Epilepsy and unemployability Note 4.124a

**Miscellaneous Diseases**

Athetosis, acquired 8107 4.124a

Chorea, Huntington's 8106 4.124a

Chorea, Sydenham's 8105 4.124a

Migraine 8100 4.124a

Narcolepsy 8108 4.124a

Paramyoclonus multiplex 8104 4.124a

Tic, convulsive 8103 4.124a

**Organic Diseases of the Central Nervous System**

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 8017 4.124a

Brain disease due to trauma 8045 4.124a

Brain, abscess of 8020 4.124a

Brain, new growth of, benign 8003 4.124a

Brain, new growth of, malignant 8002 4.124a

Brain, vessels, embolism of 8007 4.124a

Brain, vessels, hemorrhage from 8009 4.124a

Brain, vessels, thrombosis of 8008 4.124a

Bulbar palsy 8005 4.124a

Cerebral arteriosclerosis 8046 4.124a

Encephalitis, epidemic, chronic 8000 4.124a

Hematomyelia 8012 4.124a

Meningitis, cerebrospinal, epidemic 8019 4.124a

Multiple sclerosis 8018 4.124a

Myasthenia gravis 8025 4.124a

Myelitis 8010 4.124a

Paralysis agitans 8004 4.124a

Poliomyelitis, anterior 8011 4.124a

Progressive muscular atrophy 8023 4.124a

Spinal cord, new growths of, benign 8022 4.124a

Spinal cord, new growths of, malignant 8021 4.124a

Syphilis, cerebrospinal 8013 4.124a

Syphilis, meningovascular 8014 4.124a

Syringomyelia 8024 4.124a

Tabes dorsalis 8015 4.124a

**Peripheral Nerves, Diseases of the**

All radicular groups:

Paralysis of 8513 4.124a

Neuritis 8613 4.124a

Neuralgia 8713 4.124a

Anterior crural nerve (femoral):

Paralysis of 8526 4.124a

Neuritis 8626 4.124a

Neuralgia 8726 4.124a

Anterior tibial nerve (deep peroneal):

Paralysis of 8523 4.124a

Neuritis 8623 4.124a

Neuralgia 8723 4.124a

Circumflex nerve:

Paralysis of 8518 4.124a

Neuritis 8618 4.124a

Neuralgia 8718 4.124a

External cutaneous nerve of thigh:

Paralysis of 8529 4.124a

Neuritis 8629 4.124a

Neuralgia 8729 4.124a

External popliteal nerve (common peroneal):

Paralysis of 8521 4.124a

Neuritis 8621 4.124a

Neuralgia 8721 4.124a

Ilio-inguinal nerve:

Paralysis of 8530 4.124a

Neuritis 8630 4.124a

Neuralgia 8730 4.124a

Internal popliteal nerve (tibial):

Paralysis of 8524 4.124a

Neuritis 8624 4.124a

Neuralgia 8724 4.124a

Internal saphenous nerve:

Paralysis of 8527 4.124a

Neuritis 8627 4.124a

Neuralgia 8727 4.124a

Long thoracic nerve:

Paralysis of 8519 4.124a

Neuritis 8619 4.124a

Neuralgia 8719 4.124a

Lower radicular group:

Paralysis of 8512 4.124a

Neuritis 8612 4.124a

Neuralgia 8712 4.124a

Median nerve:

Paralysis of 8515 4.124a

Neuritis 8615 4.124a

Neuralgia 8715 4.124a

Middle radicular group:

Paralysis of 8511 4.124a

Neuritis 8611 4.124a

Neuralgia 8711 4.124a

Musculocutaneous nerve:

Paralysis of 8517 4.124a

Neuritis 8617 4.124a

Neuralgia 8717 4.124a

Musculocutaneous nerve (superficial peroneal):

Paralysis of 8522 4.124a

Neuritis 8622 4.124a

Neuralgia 8722 4.124a

Musculospiral nerve (radial nerve):

Paralysis of 8514 4.124a

Neuritis 8614 4.124a

Neuralgia 8714 4.124a

Obturator nerve:

Paralysis of 8528 4.124a

Neuritis 8628 4.124a

Neuralgia 8728 4.124a

Posterior tibial nerve:

Paralysis of 8525 4.124a

Neuritis 8625 4.124a

Neuralgia 8725 4.124a

Sciatic nerve:

Paralysis of 8520 4.124a

Neuritis 8620 4.124a

Neuralgia 8720 4.124a

Soft-tissue sarcoma (of neurogenic origin) 8540 4.124a

Ulnar nerve:

Paralysis of 8516 4.124a

Neuritis 8616 4.124a

Neuralgia 8716 4.124a

Upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals):

Paralysis of 8510 4.124a

Neuritis 8610 4.124a

Neuralgia 8710 4.124a

New growths (neoplasms):

Benign:

Brain 8003 4.124a

Ear 6209 4.87

Eye 6015 4.84a

Spinal cord 8022 4.124a

Malignant:

Brain 8002 4.124a

Ear 6208 4.87

Eyeball only 6014 4.84a

Spinal cord 8021 4.124a

Nocardiosis 6823 4.97

No-percent rating 4.31

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 7715 4.117

Nose, loss of part of, or scars 6504 4.97

Nose and throat, diseases of:

Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis 6522 4.97

Aphonia, complete organic 6519 4.97

Bacterial rhinitis 6523 4.97

Granulomatous rhinitis 6524 4.97

Laryngectomy, total 6518 4.97

Laryngitis:

Chronic 6516 4.97

Tuberculous, active or inactive 6515 4.97

Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals 6520 4.97

Nose, loss of part of, or scars 6504 4.97

Pharynx, injuries to 6521 4.97

Rhinitis:

Allergic 6522 4.97

Bacterial 6523 4.97

Granulomatous 6524 4.97

Vasomotor 6522 4.97

Septum, nasal, deviation of 6502 4.97

Sinusitis:

Ethmoid, chronic 6511 4.97

Frontal, chronic 6512 4.97

Maxillary, chronic 6513 4.97

Pansinusitis, chronic 6510 4.97

Sphenoid, chronic 6514 4.97

Nutritional deficiencies (*see* Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders,

and Nutritional Deficiencies)

Nystagmus, central 6016 4.84a

**O**

Obsessive compulsive disorder 9404 4.130

Obstructed voiding 4.115a

Obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic 6604 4.97

Oral conditions (*see* Dental and Oral Conditions)

Organs of special sense:

Computation of average concentric contraction of visual fields 4.76a

Computing aggravation 4.78

Differences between distant and near visual acuity 4.84

Examination of field vision 4.76

Examination of muscle function 4.77

Examination of visual acuity 4.75

Impairment of central visual acuity:

General 4.83a

Table Table V 4.84a

Loss of use of one eye, having only light perception 4.79

Normal visual field extent Table III 4.76a

Rating of one eye 4.80

Ratings at scheduled steps and distances 4.83

Osteitis deformans 5016 4.71a

Osteomalacia 5014 4.71a

Osteomyelitis, acute, subacute, or chronic 5000 4.71a

Osteoporosis, with join manifestation 5013 4.71a

Otitis, externa (chronic) 6210 4.87

Otitis media:

Nonsuppurative, chronic 6201 4.87

Suppurative, chronic 6200 4.87

Otosclerosis 6202 4.87

Ovaries, atrophy of both, complete 7620 4.116

Ovary:

Disease, injury, or adhesions of 7615 4.116

Removal of 7619 4.116

**P**

Pacemakers, cardiac (implantable) 7018 4.104

Pain disorder 9422 4.130

Pancreatitis 7347 4.114

Panic disorder 9412 4.130

Papillary necrosis 7538 4.115b

Papulosquamous disorders (not listed elsewhere) 7822 4.118

Paralysis agitans 8004 4.124a

Paramyoclonus multiplex 8104 4.124a

Parasitic diseases otherwise not specified 6320 4.88b

Pectus carinatum 6842 4.97

Pectus excavatum 6842 4.97

Pellagra 6315 4.88b

Pelvic girdle and thigh---muscle injury:

Group XIII 5313 4.73

Group XIV 5314 4.73

Group XV 5315 4.73

Group XVI 5316 4.73

Group XVII 5317 4.73

Group XVIII 5318 4.73

Penis:

Deformity, with loss of erectile power 7522 4.115b

Removal of glans 7521 4.115b

Removal of half or more 7520 4.115b

Pericardial adhesions 7003 4.104

Pericarditis 7002 4.104

Periostitis 5022 4.71a

Peripheral nerves, diseases of (*see* Neurological Conditions and
Convulsive Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Peripheral vestibular disorders 6204 4.87

Peritoneum, adhesions of 7301 4.114

Peritonitis, tuberculous, active or inactive 7331 4.114

Pernicious anemia 7700 4.117

Personality disorders and mental retardation 4.127

Pharynx, injuries to 6521 4.97

Pheochromocytoma (benign or malignant) 7918 4.119

Phobia, specific (simple) 9403 4.130

Plague 6307 4.88b

**Plates:**

Ankylosis and joint motion, measurement Plates I--II 4.71

Bones of the foot Plate IV 4.71

Bones of the hand Plate III 4.71

Range of motion of cervical and

thoracolumbar spine Plate V 4.71a

Pleural effusion or fibrosis, chronic 6845 4.97

Pluriglandular syndrome 7912 4.119

Pneumococcic arthritis 5005 4.71a

Pneumoconiosis (silicosis, anthracosis, etc.) 6832 4.97

Pneumonitis:

Desquamative interstitial 6826 4.97

Pulmonary, and fibrosis, drug-induced 6829 4.97

Hypersensitivity (extrinsic allergic

alveolitis) 6831 4.97

Pulmonary, and fibrosis, drug-induced 6829 4.97

Poliomyelitis, anterior 8011 4.124a

Polycystic disease 7533 4.115b

Polycythemia vera 7704 4.117

Postgastrectomy syndromes:

General 4.111

Rating 7308 4.114

Post-phlebitic syndrome of any etiology 7121 4.104

Post-surgical residual (lobectomy,

pneumonectomy, etc.) 6844 4.97

Post-traumatic stress disorder 9411 4.130

Pregnancy, surgical complications of 7623 4.116

Prestabilization rating from date of discharge

from service 4.28

Progressive muscular atrophy 8023 4.124a

Prolactin secreting pituitary dysfunction 7916 4.119

Prostate gland injuries, infections, hypertrophy,

post-operative residuals 7527 4.115b

Pruritus ani 7337 4.114

Psoriasis 7816 4.118

Psychotic disorders (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Pterygium 6034 4.84a

Ptosis, unilateral or bilateral 6019 4.84a

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis 6827 4.97

Pulmonary disease, obstructive, chronic 6604 4.97

Pulmonary pneumonitis and fibrosis:

Drug-induced 6829 4.97

Radiation-induced 6830 4.97

Pulmonary vascular disease 6817 4.97

Pyelonephritis, chronic 7504 4.115b

Pyramiding, avoidance of 4.14

**Q**

No entries

**R**

Radiation-induced pulmonary pneumonitis

and fibrosis 6830 4.97

Radius and ulna, nonunion of 5210 4.71a

Radius, impairment of 5212 4.71a

Ramus:

Loss of less than one-half the substance

of, not involving loss of continuity 9907 4.150

Loss of whole or part of 9906 4.150

Rating, no-percent 4.31

Rating of disabilities aggravated by active service 4.22

Rating officers, attitude of 4.23

Rating, prestabilization, from date of discharge

from service 4.28

Rating schedule, application of 4.21

Ratings table, combined Table I 4.25

Ratings, analogous 4.20

Ratings, convalescent 4.30

Ratings for service-connected disabilities requiring

hospital treatment or observation 4.29

Ratings, total disability 4.15

Raynaud's syndrome 7117 4.104

Reasonable doubt, resolution of 4.3

Rectum, prolapse of 7334 4.114

Rectum and anus:

Impairment of sphincter control 7332 4.114

Stricture of 7333 4.114

Relapsing fever 6308 4.88b

Renal cortical necrosis (disseminated

intravascular coagulation) 7540 4.115b

Renal disease:

Amyloid 7539 4.115b

Atherosclerotic 7534 4.115b

Chronic, requiring regular dialysis 7530 4.115b

Diabetes mellitus 7541 4.115b

Glycosurias 7532 4.115b

Sickle cell anemia 7541 4.115b

Systemic lupus erythematosus 7541 4.115b

Tubular acidosis 7532 4.115b

Tubular disorders 7532 4.115b

Vasculitis 7541 4.115b

Renal dysfunction 4.115a

Resolution of reasonable doubt 4.3

Respiratory system, special provisions 4.96

**[respiratory system---schedule of ratings]{.smallcaps}**

**Diseases of the Lungs and Pleura---Tuberculosis**

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic (entitled on August 19, 1968):

Active, advancement unspecified 6704 4.97

Far advanced, active 6701 4.97

Far advanced, inactive 6721 4.97

Inactive, advancement unspecified 6724 4.97

Minimal, active 6703 4.97

Minimal, inactive 6723 4.97

Moderately advanced, active 6702 4.97

Moderately advanced, inactive 6722 4.97

Tuberculosis, pulmonary, chronic (evaluated after August 19, 1968):

Active 6730 4.97

Inactive 6731 4.97

**Diseases of the Nose and Throat**

Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis 6522 4.97

Aphonia, complete organic 6519 4.97

Bacterial rhinitis 6523 4.97

Granulomatous rhinitis 6524 4.97

Laryngectomy, total 6518 4.97

Laryngitis:

Chronic 6516 4.97

Tuberculous, active or inactive 6515 4.97

Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals 6520 4.97

Nose, loss of part of, or scars 6504 4.97

Pharynx, injuries to 6521 4.97

Rhinitis:

Allergic 6522 4.97

Bacterial 6523 4.97

Granulomatous 6524 4.97

Vasomotor 6522 4.97

Septum, nasal, deviation of 6502 4.97

Sinusitis:

Ethmoid, chronic 6511 4.97

Frontal, chronic 6512 4.97

Maxillary, chronic 6513 4.97

Pansinusitis, chronic 6510 4.97

Sphenoid, chronic 6514 4.97

**Diseases of the Trachea and Bronchi**

Asthma, bronchial 6602 4.97

Bronchiectasis 6601 4.97

Bronchitis, chronic 6600 4.97

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 6604 4.97

Emphysema, pulmonary 6603 4.97

Obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic 6604 4.97

Pulmonary disease, obstructive, chronic 6604 4.97

**Nontuberculous Diseases**

Bacterial infections of the lung:

Actinomycosis 6822 4.97

Chronic lung abscess 6824 4.97

Lung abscess, chronic 6824 4.97

Nocardiosis 6823 4.97

Interstitial lung disease:

Asbestosis 6833 4.97

Desquamative interstitial

pneumonitis 6826 4.97

Diffuse interstitial fibrosis 6825 4.97

Drug-induced pulmonary

pneumonitis and fibrosis 6829 4.97

Eosinophilic granuloma of lung 6828 4.97

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

(extrinsic allergic alveolitis) 6831 4.97

Pneumoconiosis (silicosis,

anthracosis, etc.) 6832 4.97

Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis 6827 4.97

Radiation-induced pulmonary

pneumonitis and fibrosis 6830 4.97

Neoplasms, malignant, any specified part

of respiratory system exclusive of

skin growths 6819 4.97

Mycotic lung disease:

Aspergillosis 6838 4.97

Blastomycosis 6836 4.97

Coccidioidomycosis 6835 4.97

Cryptococcosis 6837 4.97

Histoplasmosis of lung 6834 4.97

Mucormycosis 6839 4.97

Pulmonary vascular disease 6817 4.97

Restrictive lung disease:

Chronic pleural effusion or fibrosis 6845 4.97

Diaphragm paralysis or paresis 6840 4.97

Kyphoscoliosis, pectus excavatum,

pectus carinatum 6842 4.97

Post-surgical residual (lobectomy,

pneumonectomy, etc.) 6844 4.97

Sarcoidosis 6846 4.97

Sleep apnea syndromes 6847 4.97

Spinal cord injury with respiratory

insufficiency 6841 4.97

Traumatic chest wall defect,

pneumothorax, hernia, etc. 6843 4.97

Retina:

Detachment of 6008 4.84a

Localized scars, atrophy, or irregularities of 6011 4.84a

Retinitis 6006 4.84a

Rheumatic fever 6309 4.88b

Rheumatic heart disease, rating 7000 4.104

Rheumatoid arthritis (atrophic) 5002 4.71a

Rhinitis:

Allergic 6522 4.97

Bacterial 6523 4.97

Granulomatous 6524 4.97

Vasomotor 6522 4.97

Ribs:

Removal of 5297 4.71a

**S**

Sarcoidosis 6846 4.97

Sarcoma, soft tissue:

Muscle, fat, or fibrous connective tissue 5329 4.73

Vascular origin 7123 4.104

Scapula or clavicle, impairment of 5203 4.71a

Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis of 5200 4.71a

Scars:

Other than head, face, or neck:

Deep or cause limited motion 7801 4.118

Superficial; do not cause limited motion 7802 4.118

Superficial:

Painful on examination 7804 4.118

Unstable 7803 4.118

Other 7805 4.118

[**Schedule of ratings** (]{.smallcaps}for subheadings*, see* individual
entries[):]{.smallcaps}

Cardiovascular system 4.104

Convulsive disorders 4.124a

Dental and oral conditions 4.150

Digestive system 4.114

Ear 4.87

Endocrine system 4.119

Eye 4.84a

Genitourinary system 4.115a, 4.115b

Gynecological conditions and disorders of the breast 4.116

Heart 4.104

Hemic system 4.117

Immune disorders 4.88b

Infectious diseases 4.88b

Lymphatic system 4.117

Mental disorders 4.130

Muscle injuries 4.72

Musculoskeletal system 4.71a

Neurological conditions 4.124a

Nutritional deficiencies 4.88b

Other sense organs 4.87a

Respiratory system 4.97

Skin 4.118

Smell 4.87a

Taste 4.87a

Schizophrenia (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Scleritis 6002 4.84a

Scotoma, pathological, unilateral 6081 4.84a

Septum, nasal, deviation of 6502 4.97

Service-connected claims, age in 4.19

Service-connected disabilities requiring hospital

treatment or observation, ratings for 4.29

Shortening of the lower extremity, bones of 5275 4.71a

Shoulder and arm:

Arm, limitation of motion of 5201 4.71a

Clavicle or scapula, impairment of 5203 4.71a

Humerus, other impairment of 5202 4.71a

Scapulohumeral articulation, ankylosis of 5200 4.71a

Shoulder Girdle and Arm---muscle injuries:

Group I 5301 4.73

Group II 5302 4.73

Group III 5303 4.73

Group IV 5304 4.73

Group V 5305 4.73

Group VI 5306 4.73

Shoulder replacement (prosthesis) 5051 4.71a

Sickle cell anemia 7714 4.117

Sinusitis:

Ethmoid, chronic 6511 4.97

Frontal, chronic 6512 4.97

Maxillary, chronic 6513 4.97

Pansinusitis, chronic 6510 4.97

Sphenoid, chronic 6514 4.97

**[Skin---Schedule of Ratings]{.smallcaps}**

Acne 7828 4.118

Alopecia

Areata 7831 4.118

Scarring 7830 4.118

Bullous disorders 7815 4.118

Chloracne 7829 4.118

Cutaneous manifestations of collagen-vascular

diseases 7821 4.118

Dermatitis or eczema 7806 4.118

Dermatophytosis 7813 4.118

Discoid lupus erythematosus 7809 4.118

Disfigurement of the head, face, or neck 7800 4.118

Erythema multiforme 7827 4.118

Exfoliative dermatitis 7817 4.118

Hyperhidrosis 7832 4.118

Infections (not listed elsewhere) 7820 4.118

Keratinization 7824 4.118

Leishmaniasis:

American (New World) 7807 4.118

Old World 7808 4.118

Melanoma, malignant 7833 4.118

Neoplasms, skin

Benign 7819 4.118

Malignant 7818 4.118

Papulosquamous disorders (not listed elsewhere) 7822 4.118

Psoriasis 7816 4.118

Scars:

Other 7805 4.118

Other than head, face, or neck:

Deep or cause limited motion 7801 4.118

Superficial; do not cause limited motion 7802 4.118

Superficial:

Painful on examination 7804 4.118

Unstable 7803 4.118

Tuberculosis luposa, active or inactive 7811 4.118

Urticaria 7825 4.118

Vasculitis, primary cutaneous 7826 4.118

Vitiligo 7823 4.118

Skull:

Loss of part of, both inner and outer tables 5296 4.71a

Sleep apnea syndromes 6847 4.97

Smell, loss of sense of, complete 6275 4.87a

Social phobia 9403 4.130

Soft-tissue sarcoma (of vascular origin) 7123 4.104

Somatization disorder 9421 4.130

Somatoform disorders (*see* Mental Disorders---Schedule of Ratings)

Spinal cord:

Injury with respiratory insufficiency 6841 4.97

New growths of:

Benign 8022 4.124a

Malignant 8021 4.124a

Spine:

Ankylosing spondylitis 5240 4.71a

Degenerative arthritis of the spine

(see diagnostic code 5003) 5242 4.71a

Intervertebral disc syndrome 5243 4.71a

Lumbrosacral or cervical strain 5237 4.71a

Range of motion of cervical and

thoracolumbar spine Plate V 4.71a

Sacroiliac injury and weakness 5236 4.71a

Spinal fusion 5241 4.71a

Spinal stenosis 5238 4.71a

Spondylolisthesis or segmental instability 5239 4.71a

Vertebral fracture or dislocation 5235 4.71a

Spleen, injury of, healed 7707 4.117

Splenectomy 7706 4.117

Stomach:

Injury of 7310 4.114

Stenosis of 7309 4.114

Streptococcic arthritis 5008 4.71a

Stress (post-traumatic) disorder 9411 4.130

Stress (traumatic), mental disorders due to 4.129

Supination and pronation, impairment of 5213 4.71a

Supraventricular arrhythmias 7010 4.104

Symblepharon 6091 4.84a

Synovitis 5020 4.71a

Syphilis:

And other treponemal infections 6310 4.88b

Cerebrospinal 8013 4.124a

Meningovascular 8014 4.124a

Syphilitic arthritis 5007 4.71a

Syphilitic heart disease 7004 4.104

Syringomyelia 8024 4.124a

**T**

Tabes dorsalis 8015 4.124a

**Tables:**

Bilateral blindness combined with

hearing loss Table IV 4.84a

Combined ratings Table I 4.25

Hearing impairment:

Numeric designation Tables VI, VIA 4.85

Percentage evaluations Table VII 4.85

Multiple losses of extremities, ratings for Table II 4.71a

Normal visual field extent Table III 4.76a

Visual acuity (central) impairment, ratings Table V 4.84a

Visual field extent, normal Table III 4.76a

Taste, loss of sense of, complete 6276 4.87a

Teeth, loss of, due to loss of substance of body of

maxilla or mandible without loss of continuity 9913 4.150

Temporomandibular articulation, limited

motion of 9905 4.150

Tenosynovitis 5024 4.71a

Testis:

Atrophy complete 7523 4.115b

Removal 7524 4.115b

Thigh,

Amputation of:

Disarticulation, with loss of extrinsic

pelvic girdle muscles 5160 4.71a

Middle or lower thirds 5162 4.71a

Upper third 5161 4.71a

Impairment of 5253 4.71a

Limitation of extension of 5251 4.71a

Limitation of flexion of 5252 4.71a

Thigh and Pelvic Girdle (*see* Pelvic Girdle and Thigh)

Throat and nose, diseases of:

Allergic or vasomotor rhinitis 6522 4.97

Aphonia, complete organic 6519 4.97

Bacterial rhinitis 6523 4.97

Granulomatous rhinitis 6524 4.97

Laryngectomy, total 6518 4.97

Laryngitis:

Chronic 6516 4.97

Tuberculous, active or inactive 6515 4.97

Larynx, stenosis of, including residuals 6520 4.97

Nose, loss of part of, or scars 6504 4.97

Pharynx, injuries to 6521 4.97

Rhinitis:

Allergic 6522 4.97

Bacterial 6523 4.97

Granulomatous 6524 4.97

Vasomotor 6522 4.97

Septum, nasal, deviation of 6502 4.97

Sinusitis:

Ethmoid, chronic 6511 4.97

Frontal, chronic 6512 4.97

Maxillary, chronic 6513 4.97

Pansinusitis, chronic 6510 4.97

Sphenoid, chronic 6514 4.97

Thrombo-angiitis obliterans (Buerger's disease) 7115 4.104

Thrombocytopenia, primary, idiopathic

or immune 7705 4.117

Thyroid gland:

Nontoxic adenoma of 7902 4.119

Toxic adenoma of 7901 4.119

Tibia and fibula, impairment of 5262 4.71a

Tic, convulsive 8103 4.124a

Tinnitus, recurrent 6260 4.87

Tongue, loss of whole or part 7202 4.114

Torso and Neck---Muscle injuries:

Group XIX 5319 4.73

Group XX 5320 4.73

Group XXI 5321 4.73

Group XXII 5322 4.73

Group XXIII 5323 4.73

Total disability ratings:

General 4.15

For compensation based on unemployability of the individual 4.16

For pension based on unemployability and age of the individual 4.17

Toxic nephropathy 7535 4.115b

Trachea and bronchi, diseases of:

Asthma, bronchial 6602 4.97

Bronchiectasis 6601 4.97

Bronchitis, chronic 6600 4.97

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 6604 4.97

Emphysema, pulmonary 6603 4.97

Obstructive pulmonary disease, chronic 6604 4.97

Pulmonary disease, obstructive, chronic 6604 4.97

Transplant:

Cardiac 7019 4.104

Kidney 7531 4.115b

Liver 7351 4.114

Traumatic stress, mental disorders due to 4.129

Tuberculosis:

Bones and joints, active or inactive 5001 4.71a

Kidney 7505 4.115b

Miliary 6311 4.88b

Nonpulmonary, inactive 4.88c, 4.89

Pulmonary, chronic (entitled on August 19, 1968):

Active, advancement unspecified 6704 4.97

Far advanced, active 6701 4.97

Far advanced, inactive 6721 4.97

Inactive, advancement unspecified 6724 4.97

Minimal, active 6703 4.97

Minimal, inactive 6723 4.97

Moderately advanced, active 6702 4.97

Moderately advanced, inactive 6722 4.97

Pulmonary, chronic (evaluated after August 19, 1968):

Active 6730 4.97

Inactive 6731 4.97

Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris), active

or inactive 7811 4.118

Tympanic membrane, perforation of 6211 4.87

Typhoid arthritis 5006 4.71a

Typhus, scrub 6317 4.88b

**U**

Ulcerative colitis 7323 4.114

Ulcers:

Duodenal 7305 4.114

Gastric 7304 4.114

General 4.110

Marginal 7306 4.114

Ulna, impairment of 5211 4.71a

Unemployability:

Age of the individual, total disability rating

for pension based on 4.17

General 4.18

Of the individual, Total disability ratings for

compensation based on 4.16

Uremic medullary cystic disease 7533 4.115b

Ureter, stricture of 7511 4.115b

Ureterolithiasis 7510 4.115b

Urethra:

Fistula of 7519 4.115b

Stricture of 7518 4.115b

Urinary frequency, dysfunction 4.115a

Urinary tract infection 4.115a

Urticaria 7825 4.118

Use of diagnostic code numbers 4.27

Uterus and both ovaries, removal of, complete 7617 4.116

Uterus:

Disease, injury, or adhesions of 7613 4.116

Displacement of 7622 4.116

Prolapse 7621 4.116

Removal of, including corpus 7618 4.116

Uveitis 6000 4.84a

**V**

Vagina, disease or injury of 7611 4.116

Vagotomy with pyloroplasty or

gastroenterostomy 7348 4.114

Valvular heart disease 7000 4.104

Varicose veins:

Rating 7120 4.104

Vascular dementia 9305 4.130

Vascular disease, pulmonary 6817 4.97

Vasculitis, primary cutaneous 7826 4.118

Veins, diseases of (*see* Arteries and veins, diseases of)

Ventricular arrhythmias (sustained) 7011 4.104

Vestibular disorders, peripheral 6204 4.87

Visceral leishmaniasis 6301 4.88b

Visceroptosis, symptomatic, marked 7342 4.114

Vision, field, examination of 4.76

Vision, field of, impairment of 6080 4.84a

Visual acuity:

Blindness (bilateral) combined with hearing loss (Table) 4.84a

Central:

Impairment of 6061--6079 4.84a

Impairment, ratings for Table V 4.84a

Differences between distant and near 4.84a

Examination of 4.75

Impairment of central 4.83a

Visual field:

Chart Figure 1 4.76

Normal visual field extent Table III 4.76a

Visual fields, computation of average concentric contractions 4.76a

Vitiligo 7823 4.118

Voiding:

Dysfunction 4.115a

Obstructed 4.115a

Vulva, disease or injury of 7610 4.116

**W**

Weight loss 4.112

Wrist:

Ankylosis of 5214 4.71a

Limitation of motion of 5215 4.71a

Replacement (prosthesis) 5053 4.71a

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