VASRD 6304 · Infectious Diseases

Malaria VA Disability Rating

Parasitic infection from mosquito bites causing fevers and chills.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
100%Long-term relapses
30%Recent flare-up
10%Previously had it, no recent symptoms

How the VA Evaluates Malaria

History of diagnosis and relapse, documented by medical records.

Approval rate

Low – rare unless recent relapse proven.

Annual service-connected

6,000 veterans

Average rating

10%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Service record showing deployment to endemic area
  • •Blood smears or treatment notes
  • •VA diagnosis or follow-up labs

Strategy Tips

  • •File only if relapsing or organ damage present
  • •Include geographic history and treatment records

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •No relapse history
  • •Claimed by exposure only, without symptoms

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •No medical documentation of relapse
  • •Assuming presumptive applies without timeline

Onset Patterns

  • •Initial infection in-service with later relapses

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Malaria. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Fatigue

    Parasite suppresses energy

  • Liver Damage

    Chronic cases can impair organs

Common questions about Malaria

Is Malaria a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Malaria under VASRD diagnostic code 6304 (Infectious Diseases). Parasitic infection from mosquito bites causing fevers and chills.
What VA disability rating can I get for Malaria?
Possible VA ratings for Malaria are 100%, 30%, 10%. Examples: 100% — Long-term relapses; 30% — Recent flare-up; 10% — Previously had it, no recent symptoms.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Malaria?
The average awarded rating for Malaria is 10%. Roughly 6,000 veterans are service-connected for Malaria each year. Typical approval likelihood: Low – rare unless recent relapse proven..
What evidence helps prove Malaria for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Malaria claim includes: Service record showing deployment to endemic area; Blood smears or treatment notes; VA diagnosis or follow-up labs.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Malaria?
Common pitfalls when filing for Malaria: No medical documentation of relapse; Assuming presumptive applies without timeline.
Is Malaria a presumptive condition for VA benefits?
Yes — Malaria is recognized as a presumptive condition. Presumed if diagnosed within 1 year of service in endemic zone
What conditions are commonly secondary to Malaria?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Malaria include: Fatigue, Liver Damage. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

Estimate your combined rating

See how Malaria combines with your other service-connected conditions using the official VA combined-ratings formula.

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