What are the VA rating percentages for Brucellosis?

Brucellosis (DC 6316) is rated at 100%, 0% under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6316. For active disease.

What rates 100% for Brucellosis under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6316?

Under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6316 (DC 6316), a 100% rating for Brucellosis requires: For active disease.

What happens during a C&P exam for Brucellosis?

An active infectious disease is generally rated at 100% while active; once it resolves, it is rated at 0% and you are rated on the residual disability within the affected body system (38 CFR 4.88b) - claim each residual condition. Recurrence of active infection usually must be confirmed by culture, histopathology, or other diagnostic laboratory testing - make sure that confirmation is in your record.

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Q: What rates 0% for Brucellosis under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6316?

Under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6316 (DC 6316), a 0% rating for Brucellosis requires: After active disease has resolved, rate at 0 percent for infection. Rate any residual disability of infection within the appropriate body system, under the appropriate diagnostic code(s).

Q: What evidence do I need for a Brucellosis VA claim?

Key evidence for a Brucellosis claim includes: Laboratory confirmation of the infection (culture, histopathology, serology, or molecular testing); Records documenting the active-disease period and treatment dates; Treatment records for each residual condition, rated within its own body system; CD4/T4 cell counts and records of constitutional symptoms or opportunistic infections (HIV); Service records establishing the qualifying exposure or in-service onset (nexus). All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 631638 C.F.R. § 4.88b

Diagnostic Code

DC 6316

38 C.F.R. § 4.88b

Rating Range

0–100%

2 severity tiers

Source

Referenced

38 C.F.R. Part 4

Brucellosis is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6316 of 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6316 across 2 severity tiers (100% / 0%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.

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Overview

Bacterial infection transmitted from animals to humans, common in Middle Eastern deployments. Causes chronic undulating fever, joint pain, fatigue, and sweats. Can relapse months or years after initial treatment.

Rating Criteria

100%

For active disease.

After active disease has resolved, rate at 0 percent for infection. Rate any residual disability of infection within the appropriate body system, under the appropriate diagnostic code(s).

Key Evidence

—Laboratory confirmation of the infection (culture, histopathology, serology, or molecular testing)

—Records documenting the active-disease period and treatment dates

—Treatment records for each residual condition, rated within its own body system

—CD4/T4 cell counts and records of constitutional symptoms or opportunistic infections (HIV)

—Service records establishing the qualifying exposure or in-service onset (nexus)

—Complete list of prescribed medications and their side effects

C&P Exam Tips

1An active infectious disease is generally rated at 100% while active; once it resolves, it is rated at 0% and you are rated on the residual disability within the affected body system (38 CFR 4.88b) - claim each residual condition.

2Recurrence of active infection usually must be confirmed by culture, histopathology, or other diagnostic laboratory testing - make sure that confirmation is in your record.

3Identify and claim every residual (for example, arthritis, neuropathy, liver or kidney damage, or cognitive issues) - that is where most lasting compensation comes from after the active phase.

4For HIV-related illness (DC 6351), the rating turns on CD4/T4 cell count thresholds (for example, under 200, or 200-500) plus constitutional symptoms and opportunistic infections - bring your CD4 labs.

5Some infections carry presumptive long-term health effects under 38 CFR 3.317 - note any qualifying service exposure that supports the nexus.

6Report your worst days, list all medications and side effects, and describe how the illness and its residuals affect work and daily activity.

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Sources & Editorial

Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.

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