# Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Intervertebral Disc Syndrome
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Final rule. · Published 2002-08-22 · Effective 2002-09-23 · 67 FR 54345
## Document
- **Document number:** 02-21365
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 67 FR 54345
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 4
- **Publication date:** 2002-08-22
- **Effective date:** 2002-09-23
## 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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2002/08/22/02-21365/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-intervertebral-disc-syndrome)
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