Veterans' Benefits: Need to Update Medical Criteria Used in VA's Disability Rating Schedule : Report to the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs |
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... examples of outdated terminology and ambiguous classifications . The physicians also identified medical conditions that should be added to the schedule . ( See pp . 14 and 15. ) More than 50 percent of the rating specialists responding ...
... examples of outdated terminology and ambiguous classifications . The physicians also identified medical conditions that should be added to the schedule . ( See pp . 14 and 15. ) More than 50 percent of the rating specialists responding ...
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... example , the degree of severity for diagnostic code 7203 ( stricture of the esophagus ) is rated using the following criteria : permitting passage of liquids only , with marked impairment of good health ( 80 percent ) ; severe ...
... example , the degree of severity for diagnostic code 7203 ( stricture of the esophagus ) is rated using the following criteria : permitting passage of liquids only , with marked impairment of good health ( 80 percent ) ; severe ...
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... example , retired or on extended sick leave ) . Of the 404 specialists remaining , 383 ( 95 per- cent ) responded ( see apps . II and III ) . We reviewed procedures followed by the military services when imple- menting the military ...
... example , retired or on extended sick leave ) . Of the 404 specialists remaining , 383 ( 95 per- cent ) responded ( see apps . II and III ) . We reviewed procedures followed by the military services when imple- menting the military ...
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... examples of ( 1 ) outdated terminology , ( 2 ) impairments that are not clearly defined , and ( 3 ) medical ... example , the description of diagnoses that lack clar- ity and comprehension ; and ( 2 ) suggested ways the schedule ...
... examples of ( 1 ) outdated terminology , ( 2 ) impairments that are not clearly defined , and ( 3 ) medical ... example , the description of diagnoses that lack clar- ity and comprehension ; and ( 2 ) suggested ways the schedule ...
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... example , by adding commonly diag- nosed impairments that are not presently included in the schedule . According to Army , Navy , and Air Force officials , even though VA retains primary responsibility for its schedule , these officials ...
... example , by adding commonly diag- nosed impairments that are not presently included in the schedule . According to Army , Navy , and Air Force officials , even though VA retains primary responsibility for its schedule , these officials ...
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Accounting Office accurate and uniform analogous codes assigning disability ratings based on patient's Cardiovascular System codes 13 codes with degrees College Clinical Review Convulsive Disorders Crohn's Disease current rating schedule degrees of disability degrees of severity descriptive diabetes mellitus Disabilities The degrees Disability Rating Schedule Extent Great Extent Extent Moderate Extent Extent Some Extent fiscal year 1987 GAO Questionnaire BODY Genitourinary System Hemic and Lymphatic impairment Jefferson Medical College judgment based lymphatic systems match the tests Medical College Clinical medical examination report Mental Disorders Need to Update Non-existent diagnostic codes Oral Conditions Organs of Special outdated terminology patient's self-reported Percent of Rating Questionnaire BODY SYSTEM rating boards Rating Disabilities Rating Specialist responses REASONS Little Responses to GAO reviewing the rating Schedule for Rating specific System Section test procedures provided tests required Thomas Jefferson University uniform disability ratings unverified experiences Update Medical Criteria VA Rating Specialists VA's Disability Rating Veterans Administration
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Page 8 - A schedule of ratings of reductions in earning capacity from specific injuries or combinations of injuries of a permanent nature shall be adopted and applied by the bureau.
Page 9 - ... reduction in the rate of compensation for individual success in overcoming the handicap of a permanent injury. The bureau shall from time to time readjust this schedule of ratings in accordance with actual experience.
Page 21 - Administrator prepare a plan for a comprehensive review of the rating schedule and, using the results of the review, revise medical criteria accordingly and implement a procedure for systematically reviewing the rating schedule so as to keep it up-to-date in the future.
Page 3 - VA should (1) prepare a plan for a comprehensive review of the rating schedule and, based on the results, revise medical criteria accordingly and (2) implement a procedure for systematically reviewing the rating schedule to keep it updated.
Page 9 - By using the rates set by the Office of Management and Budget and published in the FEDERAL REGISTER for...
Page 31 - The formal diagnosis is based on criteria published by the American Psychiatric Association in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders...
Page 28 - The Center for Research in Medical Education and Health Care of Jefferson Medical College...
Page 32 - Type I (insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus" and "Type II (non-insulin dependent) diabetes mellitus.
Page 8 - Needy veterans are eligible for disability pension benefits if they are permanently and totally disabled by nonservice-connected impairments and served during a wartime period.1 The Congress legislates the amounts to be paid for disability compensation and pension benefits.
Page 21 - We requested comments on a draft of this report from VA and the Department of Defense.