The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published in the Federal Register the Schedule for Rating Disabilities: Musculoskeletal System and Muscle Injuries. This document amends the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (“VASRD” or “rating schedule”) by revising the portion of the rating schedule that addresses the musculoskeletal system. 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.

This final rule is effective February 7, 2021.