38 C.F.R. § 4.129

Current through March 31, 2024
Section 4.129 - Mental disorders due to traumatic stress

When a mental disorder that develops in service as a result of a highly stressful event is severe enough to bring about the veteran's release from active military service, the rating agency shall assign an evaluation of not less than 50 percent and schedule an examination within the six month period following the veteran's discharge to determine whether a change in evaluation is warranted.

38 C.F.R. §4.129

61 FR 52700, Oct. 8, 1996

Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1155