Knee & Lower Leg
38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5260–5263
Meniscus tears, ACL injuries, arthritis, patellofemoral syndrome, instability. Range of motion is the key rating factor.
⏱ ~10 minutes
PTSD
38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9411
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — how symptoms affect your occupational and social functioning. GAF score matters.
⏱ ~15 minutes
Lumbar Spine (Lower Back)
38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5235–5243
Herniated discs, DDD, radiculopathy, stenosis. Forward flexion angle and radiculopathy into legs are critical.
⏱ ~12 minutes
Shoulder & Arm
38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5200–5203
Rotator cuff tears, SLAP lesions, AC separation, labral tears. Dominant vs. non-dominant arm affects rating.
⏱ ~10 minutes
Hearing Loss & Tinnitus
38 CFR § 4.85, DC 6260, 6100
Ringing in the ears and noise-induced hearing loss. Tinnitus is rated at flat 10%. Hearing loss by audiogram results.
⏱ ~10 minutes
Sleep Apnea
38 CFR § 4.97, DC 6847
Obstructive sleep apnea, CPAP requirement, and daytime impairment. CPAP requirement = 50% rating.
⏱ ~10 minutes
Hypertension
38 CFR § 4.104, DC 7101
High blood pressure — rated by diastolic and systolic readings. Document all medication history.
⏱ ~8 minutes
Diabetes Mellitus Type II
38 CFR § 4.119, DC 7913
Type 2 diabetes — treatment intensity, complications (neuropathy, retinopathy), and regulation affect rating.
⏱ ~12 minutes
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8045
Cognitive, behavioral, and physical symptoms from TBI. Rated on worst facet — document all symptom domains.
⏱ ~15 minutes
Mental Health (Depression / Anxiety)
38 CFR § 4.130, DC 9434, 9400
MDD, generalized anxiety, adjustment disorders. Occupational and social impairment percentage drives the rating.
⏱ ~15 minutes
Cervical Spine (Neck)
38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5235–5243
Neck disc disease, radiculopathy into arms, range of motion limitation. Forward flexion is the primary rating factor.
⏱ ~12 minutes
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Migraines
38 CFR § 4.124a, DC 8100
Prostrating attacks, frequency, and economic inadaptability. Documenting attack frequency and severity is critical.
⏱ ~10 minutes
Hip & Thigh
38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5250–5256
Hip arthritis, bursitis, labral tears, total hip replacement. Flexion and abduction are key measurements.
⏱ ~10 minutes
Ankle & Foot
38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5270–5284
Ankle sprains, plantar fasciitis, flatfoot, Achilles issues. Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion angles drive ratings.
⏱ ~10 minutes
Elbow & Forearm
38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5205–5213
Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, epicondylitis, ulnar nerve issues. Flexion, extension, and supination measured.
⏱ ~10 minutes
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Wrist, Hand & Fingers
38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5215–5235
Carpal tunnel, wrist fractures, finger amputation or limitation, grip strength loss.
⏱ ~10 minutes
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Respiratory & Asthma
38 CFR § 4.97, DC 6600–6606
Asthma, burn pit exposure respiratory conditions, COPD. FEV-1 ratio and treatment intensity drive rating.
⏱ ~12 minutes
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