# Congenital or developmental defects

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## § 4.9 — Congenital or developmental defects {#4.9}

*38 C.F.R. § 4.9*

Official source: <https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/chapter-I/part-4/section-4.9>

Mere congenital or developmental defects, absent, displaced or supernumerary parts, refractive error of the eye, personality disorder and mental deficiency are not diseases or injuries in the meaning of applicable legislation for disability compensation purposes.