# Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Fibromyalgia
> **Treasury** · Interim final rule with request for comments. · Published 1996-05-07 · Effective 1996-05-07 · 61 FR 20438
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-11275
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Treasury
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 20438
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 4
- **Publication date:** 1996-05-07
- **Effective date:** 1996-05-07
## Abstract

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities by adding a diagnostic code and evaluation criteria for fibromyalgia. The intended effect of this rule is to ensure that veterans receive consistent evaluations for this condition.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/05/07/96-11275/schedule-for-rating-disabilities-fibromyalgia)
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