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Schedule for Rating Disabilities: The Hematologic and Lymphatic Systems. Final rule
Federal Register
|October 31, 2018
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) updated its Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) for hematologic and lymphatic systems. This ensures current medical terminology and updated disability evaluation criteria for veterans.
Area of Science:
- Veterans Affairs medical policy
- Disability evaluation
- Hematologic and lymphatic systems
Background:
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD) requires regular updates to reflect current medical knowledge.
- Previous criteria for hematologic and lymphatic conditions may not align with contemporary medical terminology and diagnostic standards.
Purpose of the Study:
- To revise the VASRD section concerning the hematologic and lymphatic systems.
- To incorporate current medical terminology and updated evaluation criteria for these conditions.
Main Methods:
- Amendment of the existing VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Revision of the specific rating schedule for hematologic and lymphatic system disorders.
Main Results:
- Updated criteria for evaluating hematologic and lymphatic conditions are now in place.
- The VASRD now utilizes current medical terminology for these systems.
Conclusions:
- The revisions ensure the VA's disability rating criteria for hematologic and lymphatic systems are medically current and precise.
- Veterans with conditions affecting these systems will be evaluated using updated and standardized criteria.
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