10%
Highest listed pathwayMild.
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- Mild.
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- Mild.
Reference: 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8515
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Based on dominant vs non-dominant.
Regulatory authority: 38 CFR 4.124a, DC 8515
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20%
Highest listed pathwayModerate non-dominant.
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- Moderate.
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- Moderate.
30%
Highest listed pathwayModerate dominant.
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- Moderate.
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- Moderate.
40%
Highest listed pathwaySevere non-dominant.
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- Severe.
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- Severe.
50%
Highest listed pathwaySevere dominant.
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- Severe.
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- Severe.
60%
Highest listed pathwayComplete non-dominant.
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- Complete.
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- Complete.
70%
Highest listed pathwayComplete dominant.
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- Complete.
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- Complete.
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