diff --git a/src/metaschema/oscal_assessment-common_metaschema.xml b/src/metaschema/oscal_assessment-common_metaschema.xml
index b2d2543690..aee7f2341d 100644
--- a/src/metaschema/oscal_assessment-common_metaschema.xml
+++ b/src/metaschema/oscal_assessment-common_metaschema.xml
@@ -898,10 +898,12 @@
- A difference between the SSP implementation statement, and actual implementation.
+ **(deprecated)** Use 'documentation-finding' instead.
An observation about the status of a the associated control objective.
A mitigating factor was identified.
- An assessment finding. Used for observations made by tools, penetration testing, and other means.
+ **(deprecated)** Use 'implementation-finding' instead.
+ An observation of possible risk from a difference between the documentation for a system and its implementation.
+ An observation of possible risk from the system's implementation from security scanning tools, penetration testing, and other means.
An observation from a past assessment, which was converted to OSCAL at a later date.