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VA RIN: 2900-AI22 Publication ID: Fall 2002 
Title: Intervertebral Disc Syndrome 
Abstract: This document amends that portion of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities that addresses intervertebral disc syndrome. The effect of this action is to clarify the criteria to ensure that veterans diagnosed with this condition meet uniform criteria and receive consistent evaluations. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 4.71(a)   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 1155   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/24/1997  62 FR 8204   
NPRM Comment Period End  04/25/1997  62 FR 8204   
Final Action  08/22/2002  67 FR 54345   
Final Action Effective  09/23/2002  67 FR 54345   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Caroll McBrine
Consultant, Regulations Staff (211B)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Benefits Administration, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 273-7211