VASRD (VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities)
VA Terminology Definition
Plain English Definition
The rulebook that determines how the VA rates each type of disability - lists every condition and the criteria for each rating percentage.
Why This Matters
Found in 38 CFR Part 4, the VASRD contains diagnostic codes and rating criteria for every ratable condition. Understanding how your condition is rated helps you prepare for exams and know what evidence matters.
Example
Diagnostic Code 5201 covers shoulder limitation of motion. The VASRD shows that arm motion limited to 25 degrees from the side rates 40%, while motion to shoulder level rates 20%.