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VA RIN: 2900-AP27 Publication ID: Spring 2017 
Title: Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Skin Conditions 
Abstract:

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is revising the portion of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD or rating schedule) that addresses the skin conditions.  The final rule incorporates medical advances that have occurred since the last review, updates current medical terminology, and provides clearer evaluation criteria.

 

 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.118   
Legal Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/12/2016  81 FR 53353   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/11/2016 
Final Action  01/00/2018 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Dr. Gary Reynolds
Medical Officer, VASRD - Compensation Service
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-9700
Email: gary.reynolds3@va.gov