Pregnancy is another of the common causes of swollen feet and ankles. There are three reasons for this: Severe swelling of feet in pregnancy can be a sign of pre-eclampsia which is a medical emergency so always discuss it with your doctor or midwife.
visual analogue scale for pain (VAS), n a simple assessment tool consisting of a 10 cm line with 0 on one end, representing no pain, and 10 on the other, representing the worst pain ever experienced, which a patient indicates so the clinician knows the severity of his or her pain.
The higher your score, the better your ability to function. This means a lower score can help you get a higher rating from the VA. You will be assigned a GAF score as a part of your Compensation and Pension exam. % Ratings for Mental Illnesses. VA regulations provide for ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%, 70%, or 100% for psychiatric conditions. While VA ratings are generally available in 10% increments from 0 to 100, the ratings schedule provides that all mental illnesses will be rated as chronic adjustment disorders with only the percentages listed above. While a 0% rating doesnât provide any payments, it does allow eligibility for health care and other benefits. What Each Rating Means