Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 4.46 — Accurate Measurement
38 C.F.R. § 4.46
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Accurate measurement of the length of stumps, excursion of joints, dimensions and location of scars with respect to landmarks, should be insisted on. The use of a goniometer in the measurement of limitation of motion is indispensable in examinations conducted within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Muscle atrophy must also be accurately measured and reported.
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Authority for schedule for rating disabilities38 U.S.C. § 1155