38 CFR Part 4, Rating Schedule

38 CFR § 4.88

[Reserved]

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35.7%

granted at least one issue

697

published decisions citing it

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The conditions it decides

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) (DC 6354)246about this conditionMalaria (DC 6304)184about this condition

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