38 C.F.R. § 4.7 Higher of two evaluations.
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
Where there is a question as to which of two evaluations shall be applied, the higher evaluation will be assigned if the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating. Otherwise, the lower rating will be assigned.
Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
PART 4—SCHEDULE FOR RATING DISABILITIES
Subpart A—General Policy in Rating
§ 4.7 Higher of two evaluations.