- Diagnostic Code
- 6315
- CFR Section
- §4.88b — Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders & Nutritional Deficiencies
Rating Tiers
100%
Marked mental changes, moist dermatitis, inability to retain adequate nourishment, exhaustion, and cachexia
60%
With all of the symptoms listed below, plus mental symptoms and impaired bodily vigor
40%
With stomatitis, diarrhea, and symmetrical dermatitis
20%
With stomatitis, or achlorhydria, or diarrhea
10%
Confirmed diagnosis with nonspecific symptoms such as: decreased appetite, weight loss, abdominal discomfort, weakness, inability to concentrate and irritability
Rated Under Formula
This condition is rated using the §4.88b general rating formula.
What Raters Look For
Based on M21-1 adjudication criteria for Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders & Nutritional Deficiencies conditions. These are the factors a VA rater evaluates when assigning a rating percentage.
M21-1 III.iv.4.O- •Documented diagnosis of the infectious, immune, or nutritional condition
- •Lab values confirming the condition: CD4 count for HIV, antibody titers, nutritional panels
- •Frequency and severity of infections or exacerbations requiring medical treatment
- •Constitutional symptoms: fatigue, weight loss, fever, night sweats
- •Medication requirements and treatment complexity
- •Impact on immune function and susceptibility to secondary infections
- •Functional impact on daily activities and occupational function