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Know exactly what the examiner is assessing. Look up any condition to see what each rating level (0–100%) requires under 38 CFR Part 4— the VA's own rating schedule — and the symptoms tied to each level. Pure regulation, no spin.
Sources: 38 CFR Part 4 — VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities
Start typing a condition to see exactly what each VA rating level requires under 38 CFR Part 4 — and the symptoms the examiner assesses at each level.
These are the facts of the law (38 CFR Part 4), not a script. The goal is to describe your symptoms accurately and completely — including your bad days and how the condition actually limits you (most veterans under-report). Never exaggerate. False statements to the VA are a federal crime, the examiner reads your entire record, and inconsistencies get claims denied. Report the truth — the rating follows the evidence.
Ready to prepare? Use the C&P exam prep tool, or estimate pay with the combined-rating calculator.