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§ 4.3 Resolution of reasonable doubt

The full text of 38 CFR 4.3, one of the general rules in VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

It is the defined and consistently applied policy of the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer the law under a broad interpretation, consistent, however, with the facts shown in every case. When after careful consideration of all procurable and assembled data, a reasonable doubt arises regarding the degree of disability such doubt will be resolved in favor of the claimant. See § 3.102 of this chapter.

[40 FR 42535, Sept. 15, 1975]

Regulation text current as of October 16, 2026.

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