VA Disability Rating for Lymphatic Filariasis (DC 6305)

Diagnostic Code 6305 · 38 CFR §4.88b

What Is It?

Lymphatic filariasis, including elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease caused by microscopic worms transmitted through mosquito bites. The VA uses the General Rating Formula: active disease at 100 percent, and residuals including epididymitis, lymphangitis, lymphatic obstruction, or lymphedema affecting extremities, genitals, or breasts are rated under appropriate body system codes.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
100%Active parasitic infection with documented microfilaria and symptomatic lymphatic inflammation.
0%Resolved. Residual disabilities including epididymitis, lymphangitis, lymphatic obstruction, or lymphedema are rated under appropriate body system codes.

Evidence Needed

Blood tests showing microfilariae or serological evidence. Deployment records to endemic tropical regions. Imaging showing lymphatic damage. Treatment records.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long after exposure do symptoms appear?

Lymphatic damage can take years or decades to become clinically apparent.

Is lymphatic filariasis curable?

Antiparasitic medications can kill the worms but cannot reverse existing lymphatic damage.