Active duty dates, branch, and character of discharge Entry generated for the initial rating. Note: The entries remain the same on subsequent ratings unless changed. --- Additional service code Entry generated for the initial rating, if applicable. See . Combat status code Entry generated for the initial rating that addresses service connection. Note: There is no need for a later entry unless the combat status has changed. See . Special provision code Entry generated only if applicable to current or future benefit entitlement. See . Future exam Entry generated for all live cases. See . Continued on next page , Continued (continued) Field When Entry Is Generated Reference Special monthly compensation (SMC) code Entry generated only if applicable to current or future benefit entitlement. Note: The SMC table is part of the Special Monthly Compensation portion of the coded conclusion. The table appears only when SMC is granted at some point in time. See .
a. Entering Future Physical Examination Codes On every disability rating decision, enter a future control date or “None” in the field for the future exam code, even though the entry may constitute repetition of a prior rating decision. Reference: For more information on determining the need for future examinations and the proper control period to set, see controlling routine future examinations, see . b. Explaining Entries If a future examination is required, explain why in the Reasons for Decision using the appropriate glossary text in VBMS-R. c. Establishing an Examination Date To establish an examination date, enter the month and year in the future physical examination code field. Note: The master record maintains only one future exam control at a time. Continued on next page , Continued d. Requesting an Immediate Examination The master record cannot be used to generate a VA Form 21-2507a, Request for Physical Examination, if the requested examination date is less than three months in the future. To request an examination date less than three months in the future indicate an immediate examination request by selecting the“AT ONCE” field in the Examination section on the Enter Disability Ratings screen in VBMS-R, and complete an examination request. e. Changing Future Examination Control To change the date of a future examination control, enter the new month and year in the future examination control field. To cancel an examination, enter “None.” 18. Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) Codes
Introduction This topic contains information on SMC codes, including , and . Change Date December 13, 2005 a. Entering SMC Codes Enter the appropriate code with appropriate effective dates in the fields provided for the SMC, and loss of use, anatomical loss, and other losses. Reference: For more information on SMC codes, see . b. Entering Future Codes Enter future SMC paragraph codes in the field provided, if appropriate. c. Coding Retroactive Entitlement Do not enter SMC codes for retroactive entitlement for a period entirely in the past, unless the codes are needed to award retroactive SMC benefits. 19. Disability Rating Codes Introduction This topic contains information on disability rating codes, including , and . Change Date December 13, 2005
Introduction This exhibit contains a sample draft codesheet for a claim for increase. Change Date October 9, 2014 a. Sample Draft Codesheet, Page 1 This exhibit contains page 1 of a sample draft codesheet. Continued on next page , Continued b. Sample Draft Codesheet, Page 2 Page 2 of a sample draft codesheet is shown below. Continued on next page , Continued c. Sample Draft Codesheet, Page 3 Page 3 of a sample draft codesheet is shown below.