C&P Exams: Infectious Disease

Learn how the VA evaluates infectious disease with attorney Casey Walker from VA Disability Group. This video breaks down the process, from understanding the causes to assessing severity and navigating the rating schedule. Gain insights into crucial sections of the DBQ and key indicators of infectious disease.

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Relevant Links:
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/4.88b
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/38/3.317#d
https://benefits.va.gov/compensation/docs/Infectious_Diseases_Other_than_HIV_Related_Illness_Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome_and_Tuberculosis.pdf

Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Historical Context
00:23 - Laboratory Confirmation
00:50 - Common Infectious Diseases
01:24 - Rating Criteria Overview
01:55 - Residual Symptoms
02:55 - Malaria Residuals
03:54 - Lyme Disease Residuals
04:23 - Q Fever Residuals
05:28 - Cholera and West Nile Virus
06:50 - DBQ Overview
08:00 - Importance of Documentation
09:30 - Functional Impact Section
11:40 - Presumption of Service Connection
13:00 - Conclusion