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ACTION:
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is making correcting
amendments to the final rule published
on November 30, 2020. The final rule
amends the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating
Disabilities (‘‘VASRD’’ or ‘‘rating
schedule’’) by revising the portion of the
rating schedule that addresses the
musculoskeletal system.
DATES: Effective February 7, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary
Reynolds, M.D., Regulations Staff
(211C), Compensation Service, Veterans
Benefits Administration, Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–
9700. (This is not a toll-free number.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VA is
correcting its final rule, ‘‘RIN 2900–
AP88; Schedule for Rating Disabilities:
Musculoskeletal System and Muscle
Injuries’’, that was published on
November 30, 2020, in the Federal
Register at 85 FR 76453. The error is
with the diagnostic code used to
evaluate plantar fasciitis in schedule for
ratings of the foot under the Schedule of
Ratings for the Musculoskeletal System.
SUMMARY:
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A new diagnostic code for plantar
fasciitis was assigned in the final rule
under diagnostic code 5285; however,
this code was previously used to
evaluate ‘‘vertebra, fracture of,
residuals’’ and later ‘‘vertebral fracture
or dislocation’’ in the General Rating
Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the
Spine in the Schedule for Rating for the
spine until September 26, 2003 when it
was moved under diagnostic code 5235,
‘‘vertebral fracture or dislocation.’’ See
68 FR 51454 and 67 FR 56509. Though
vertebral fracture or dislocation is now
evaluated using diagnostic code 5235,
VA’s corporate database still uses
historical diagnostic code 5285 to
compensate veterans for residuals of
fractures of the vertebra who have not
yet been converted to the current
diagnostic code 5235. In order to avoid
any issues with the use of the new
diagnostic code for plantar fasciitis
under 5285 and the historical diagnostic
code 5285 previously used to evaluate
residuals of spinal fractures, VA assigns
a new diagnostic code for plantar
fasciitis under diagnostic code 5269. As
such, we are also redesignating the
entire entry for plantar fasciitis from
diagnostic codes 5285 to 5269, though
we are maintaining its location in
§ 4.71a in the table entitled ‘‘The Foot’’
between diagnostic codes 5284 and
5296.
Corrections
In FR Doc. 2020–25450 appearing on
page 76453 in the Federal Register of
Monday, November 30, 2020, the
following corrections are made:
§ 4.71a
[Corrected]
1. On page 76460, in the third column,
in § 4.71a, the text of amendatory
instruction 2.e. ‘‘Adding the diagnostic
code 5244 to the table entitled ‘‘The
Spine’’ and the diagnostic code 5285 to
the table entitled ‘‘The Foot’’’’ is
corrected to read ‘‘Adding the
diagnostic code 5244 in numerical order
to the table entitled ‘‘The Spine’’ and
the diagnostic code 5269 in numerical
order to the table entitled ‘‘The Foot’’’’.
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§ 4.71a
[Corrected]
2. On page 76464, in § 4.71a, the entry
for diagnostic code 5269 is added and
the entry for diagnostic code 5285 is
removed to read as follows:
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THE FOOT
Rating
5269 Plantar fasciitis:
No relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment, bilateral ...............................................................................................
No relief from both non-surgical and surgical treatment, unilateral .............................................................................................
Otherwise, unilateral or bilateral ...................................................................................................................................................
Note (1): With actual loss of use of the foot, rate 40 percent.
Note (2): If a veteran has been recommended for surgical intervention, but is not a surgical candidate, evaluate under
the 20 percent or 30 percent criteria, whichever is applicable.
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3. On page 76464, in the second
column, in appendix A to part 4, the
text of amendatory instruction 4.c. ‘‘In
§ 4.71a, add in numerical order
diagnostic codes 5009, 5010, 5011,
5013, 5014, 5015, 5018, 5020, 5022,
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Appendix A to Part 4 [Corrected]
4. On page 76465, in appendix A to
part 4, the entry 5269 is added in
numerical order and the entry 5285 is
removed to read as follows:
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Amendments and Effective Dates Since
1946
Diagnostic
code No.
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5023, 5120, 5160, 5170, 5201, 5202,
5235, 5236, 5237, 5238, 5239, 5240,
5241, 5242, 5244, 5262, 5271, and 5285’’
is corrected to read ‘‘In § 4.71a, add in
numerical order diagnostic codes 5009,
5010, 5011, 5013, 5014, 5015, 5018,
5020, 5022, 5023, 5120, 5160, 5170,
5201, 5202, 5235, 5236, 5237, 5238,
5239, 5240, 5241, 5242, 5244, 5262,
5269, and 5271’’.
Appendix A to Part 4 [Corrected]
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Appendix B to Part 4 [Corrected]
5. On page 76466, in the second
column, the text of amendatory
instruction 5.b. ‘‘Add diagnostic codes
5244, 5285, 5330, and 5331’’ is
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corrected to read ‘‘Add diagnostic codes
5244, 5269, 5330, and 5331’’.
add the entry 5269 in its place to read
as follows:
Appendix B to Part 4 [Corrected]
Appendix B to Part 4—Numerical Index
of Disabilities
6. On page 76467, in appendix B to
part 4, remove the entry for 5285 and
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Appendix C to Part 4 [Corrected]
7. On page 76468, in appendix C to
part 4, the entry for ‘‘Plantar fasciitis’’
is corrected to read as follows:
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[FR Doc No: 2021-01289]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
38 CFR Part 4
RIN 2900-AP88
Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and
Muscle Injuries; Correction
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Final rule; correction.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is making correcting
amendments to the final rule published on November 30, 2020. The final
rule amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating
Disabilities (``VASRD'' or ``rating schedule'') by revising the portion
of the rating schedule that addresses the musculoskeletal system.
DATES: Effective February 7, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gary Reynolds, M.D., Regulations Staff
(211C), Compensation Service, Veterans Benefits Administration,
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420, (202) 461-9700. (This is not a toll-free number.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VA is correcting its final rule, ``RIN 2900-
AP88; Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and
Muscle Injuries'', that was published on November 30, 2020, in the
Federal Register at 85 FR 76453. The error is with the diagnostic code
used to evaluate plantar fasciitis in schedule for ratings of the foot
under the Schedule of Ratings for the Musculoskeletal System. A new
diagnostic code for plantar fasciitis was assigned in the final rule
under diagnostic code 5285; however, this code was previously used to
evaluate ``vertebra, fracture of, residuals'' and later ``vertebral
fracture or dislocation'' in the General Rating Formula for Diseases
and Injuries of the Spine in the Schedule for Rating for the spine
until September 26, 2003 when it was moved under diagnostic code 5235,
``vertebral fracture or dislocation.'' See 68 FR 51454 and 67 FR 56509.
Though vertebral fracture or dislocation is now evaluated using
diagnostic code 5235, VA's corporate database still uses historical
diagnostic code 5285 to compensate veterans for residuals of fractures
of the vertebra who have not yet been converted to the current
diagnostic code 5235. In order to avoid any issues with the use of the
new diagnostic code for plantar fasciitis under 5285 and the historical
diagnostic code 5285 previously used to evaluate residuals of spinal
fractures, VA assigns a new diagnostic code for plantar fasciitis under
diagnostic code 5269. As such, we are also redesignating the entire
entry for plantar fasciitis from diagnostic codes 5285 to 5269, though
we are maintaining its location in Sec. 4.71a in the table entitled
``The Foot'' between diagnostic codes 5284 and 5296.
Corrections
In FR Doc. 2020-25450 appearing on page 76453 in the Federal
Register of Monday, November 30, 2020, the following corrections are
made:
Sec. 4.71a [Corrected]
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1. On page 76460, in the third column, in Sec. 4.71a, the text of
amendatory instruction 2.e. ``Adding the diagnostic code 5244 to the
table entitled ``The Spine'' and the diagnostic code 5285 to the table
entitled ``The Foot'''' is corrected to read ``Adding the diagnostic
code 5244 in numerical order to the table entitled ``The Spine'' and
the diagnostic code 5269 in numerical order to the table entitled ``The
Foot''''.
Sec. 4.71a [Corrected]
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2. On page 76464, in Sec. 4.71a, the entry for diagnostic code 5269 is
added and the entry for diagnostic code 5285 is removed to read as
follows:
Sec. 4.71a Schedule of ratings--musculoskeletal system.
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The Foot
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Rating
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5269 Plantar fasciitis:
No relief from both non-surgical and surgical 30
treatment, bilateral...............................
No relief from both non-surgical and surgical 20
treatment, unilateral..............................
Otherwise, unilateral or bilateral.................. 10
Note (1): With actual loss of use of the foot,
rate 40 percent................................
Note (2): If a veteran has been recommended for
surgical intervention, but is not a surgical
candidate, evaluate under the 20 percent or 30
percent criteria, whichever is applicable......
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Appendix A to Part 4 [Corrected]
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3. On page 76464, in the second column, in appendix A to part 4, the
text of amendatory instruction 4.c. ``In Sec. 4.71a, add in numerical
order diagnostic codes 5009, 5010, 5011, 5013, 5014, 5015, 5018, 5020,
5022, 5023, 5120, 5160, 5170, 5201, 5202, 5235, 5236, 5237, 5238, 5239,
5240, 5241, 5242, 5244, 5262, 5271, and 5285'' is corrected to read
``In Sec. 4.71a, add in numerical order diagnostic codes 5009, 5010,
5011, 5013, 5014, 5015, 5018, 5020, 5022, 5023, 5120, 5160, 5170, 5201,
5202, 5235, 5236, 5237, 5238, 5239, 5240, 5241, 5242, 5244, 5262, 5269,
and 5271''.
Appendix A to Part 4 [Corrected]
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4. On page 76465, in appendix A to part 4, the entry 5269 is added in
numerical order and the entry 5285 is removed to read as follows:
Appendix A to Part 4--Table of Amendments and Effective Dates Since
1946
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Diagnostic
Sec. code No.
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5269 Added February 7, 2021.
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Appendix B to Part 4 [Corrected]
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5. On page 76466, in the second column, the text of amendatory
instruction 5.b. ``Add diagnostic codes 5244, 5285, 5330, and 5331'' is
corrected to read ``Add diagnostic codes 5244, 5269, 5330, and 5331''.
Appendix B to Part 4 [Corrected]
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6. On page 76467, in appendix B to part 4, remove the entry for 5285
and add the entry 5269 in its place to read as follows:
Appendix B to Part 4--Numerical Index of Disabilities
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Diagnostic code No.
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The Foot
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5269.............................. Plantar fasciitis.
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Appendix C to Part 4 [Corrected]
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7. On page 76468, in appendix C to part 4, the entry for ``Plantar
fasciitis'' is corrected to read as follows:
Appendix C to Part 4--Alphabetical Index of Disabilities
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Diagnostic
code No.
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Plantar fasciitis....................................... 5269
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Jeffrey M. Martin,
Assistant Director, Office of Regulation Policy & Management, Office of
the Secretary, Department of Veterans Affairs.
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