PARTIAL PARALYSIS (Because of a brain, nerve, or muscle problem, including palsy and cerebral palsy, there is some loss of ability to move or use a part of the body, including legs, arms, and/or trunk.) One hand One arm, any part One leg, any part Both hands Both legs, any part Both arms, any part One side of body, including one arm and one leg Three or more major parts of the body (arms and legs)  COMPLETE PARALYSIS (Because of a brain, nerve, or muscle problem, including palsy and cerebral palsy, there is a complete loss of ability to move or use a part of the body, including legs, arms, and/or trunk.) One hand Both hands One arm Both arms One leg Both legs Lower half of body, including legs One side of body, including one arm and one leg Three or more major parts of the body (arms and legs) OTHER IMPAIRMENTS Heart disease with no restriction or limitation of activity (History of heart problems with complete recovery) Heart disease with restriction or limitation of activity Convulsive disorder (e.g., epilepsy) Blood diseases (e.g., sickle cell anemia, leukemia, hemophilia) Diabetes Pulmonary or respiratory disorders (e.g., tuberculosis, emphysema, asthma) Kidney dysfunctioning (e.g., if dialysis [Use of an artificial kidney machine] is required) Cancer-a history of cancer with complete recovery Cancer-undergoing surgical and lord medical treatment Mental retardation (A chronic and lifelong condition involving a limited ability to learn, to be educated, and to be trained for useful productive employment as certified by a State Vocational Rehabilitation agency under section 213.3102(t) of Schedule A) Mental or emotional illness (A history of treatment for mental or emotional problems) Severe distortion of limbs and/or spine (e.g., dwarfism, kyphosis [severe distortion of back]) Disfigurement of face, hands, or feet (e.g., distortion of features on skin, such as those caused by burns, gunshot injuries, and birth defects [gross facial birthmarks, club feet, etc.]) Learning disability (A disorder in one or more of the processes involved in understanding, perceiving, or using language or concepts [spoken or written]; e.g., dyslexia)                                      If you believe you suffer from any of the above, please contact your Veteran Service Officer (VSO) immediately.

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