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Appendix I: M21-1 Compensation and Pension Manual
Pages 151-154

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... This section discusses the rating guidelines pertaining to claims based on various exposures to include ionizing radiation, asbestos, herbicides, mustard gas, and other environmental hazards. M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, Chapter 2, Section F -- Compensation Based on Individual Unemployability (IU)
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... including changing contact information, third party information requests, updating power of attorney appointments, and military service information. M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, Chapter 5, Section K -- Verification of Marital Status and the Status of Dependents This section pertains to the periodic verification of marital status and the status of dependents to include screening of questionnaires, award actions based on information provided in the questionnaire, and what to do if a questionnaire is not received.
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... , peripheral nerve impairment, epilepsy, and migraine headaches. M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, Chapter 6, Section B -- Determining the Issues This section provides information for determining the types of issues and claims for the rating process including consideration of subordinate issues, ancillary benefits, paired organs and extremities, and extra-schedular considerations.
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