M21-1 Manual / Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section B
Ratings for Veterans' Civil Service Disability Preference
M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section B
Overview
In This Section | | This section contains the topic, "Rating Determination for Veterans' Civil Service Disability Preference." |
1. Rating Determination for Veteran’s Civil Service Disability Preference
Introduction | | This topic contains information on rating determination for Veteran’s civil service disability preference, including - certifying civil service disability preference
- requirements for civil service evaluations
- when a rating is required for civil service preference, and
- what to include in the rating Narrative for civil service preference determinations.
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Change Date | | November 16, 2004 |
XIII.ii.2.B.1.a. Certifying Civil Service Disability Preference | | For the purpose of certifying civil service disability preference, a service-connected (SC) disability may be assigned an evaluation of “less than ten percent” for any directly or presumptively SC disease or injury that exhibits some extent of actual impairment. Reference: For more information on the definition of Veterans’ preference, see M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart ii, 2.A. |
XIII.ii.2.B.1.b. Requirements for Civil Service Evaluations | | For non-combat disabilities, there must be ascertainable residuals before a “less than ten percent” evaluation may be assigned for civil service preference purposes. Ascertainable residuals means symptoms that can be objectively verified on examination. Note:Combat-incurred non-compensable disabilities warrant an evaluation of “less than ten percent.” Reference: For more information on civil service preference ratings, see 38 CFR 3.357. |
XIII.ii.2.B.1.c. When a Rating Is Required for Civil Service Preference | | A rating is required for civil service preferance purposes if a previous rating did not establish entitlement to compensation, which includes special monthly compensation or entitlement under 38 CFR 3.324. |
XIII.ii.2.B.1.d. What to Include in the Rating Narrative for Civil Service Preference Determinations | | In the Narrative of the civil service preference determination, show the diagnostic code, diagnosis, and an evaluation of either - “less than ten percent,” or
- “The noncompensable service-connected disabilities have no ascertainable residuals.”
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Source: VA M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual, M21-1, Part XIII, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section B (U.S. government work, reproduced for reference). Browse all sections →