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VA RIN: 2900-AN17 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: ●Use of Diagnostic Code Numbers 
Abstract: This document proposes to amend the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities by clarifying that the use of hyphenated diagnostic codes for analogous ratings is allowed for injuries, the same as for diseases. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.27   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  10/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Information URL: thomas.kniffen@va.gov   Public Comment URL: www.regulations.gov  
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Thomas Kniffen
Compensation Service (211D)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-9725
Fax:202 275-1728
Email: thomas.kniffen@va.gov