Department of Veterans Affairs: Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries

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Abstract:

Pursuant to section 801(a)(2)(A) of title 5, United States Code, this is our report on a major rule promulgated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) entitled "Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries" (RIN: 2900-AP88). We received the rule on December 1, 2020. It was published in the Federal Register as a final rule on November 30, 2020. 85 Fed. Reg. 76453. The final rule has an effective date of February 7, 2021. According to VA, the final rule amends VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities (rating schedule) by revising the portion of the rating schedule that addresses the musculoskeletal system. VA stated the purpose of this revision is to ensure that this portion of the rating schedule uses current medical terminology and provides detailed and updated criteria for the evaluation of musculoskeletal disabilities.

Author(s):
Jones, Shirley A.
Author Organization(s):
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
Funding Organization(s):
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE WASHINGTON DC, WASHINGTON , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Technical Report
Publication Date:
2020 Dec 14
Pagination:
4

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
department of veterans affairs, musculoskeletal system, united states, congress, governments, national governments, unfunded mandates, cost benefit analysis, covid-19, economic impact, united states government, test and evaluation, regulations
Keyword(s):
musculoskeletal disabilities, rating schedule
Subject Categories:
Biological and Medical Sciences; Behavioral and Social Sciences
Creation Date:
2021 Nov 04
Update Date:
2021 Dec 17