C&P Exam for Malaria (DC 6304)

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Diagnostic code: 6304Condition: MalariaRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.88bDBQ: DBQ INF Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies

Which form the examiner uses

For malaria (DC 6304), the C&P examiner completes the following Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ):

DBQs are Department of Veterans Affairs Form 21-0960 series documents. Public DBQs are hosted on benefits.va.gov. A handful are examiner-only and are not posted publicly.

What to expect at your C&P exam

This exam covers an infectious disease and its lasting effects. The examiner reviews your history and labs, then rates under 38 CFR 4.88b.

1Initial interview (history)

  • The infection, when it occurred, and how it was treated.
  • Fever episodes, relapses, and current symptoms.
  • Any lasting effects on organs and the effect on daily life.

2Physical examination

  • General exam, checking temperature, the spleen and liver, and overall condition.

3Diagnostic tests the examiner may rely on

Used to confirm active infection or its residuals.

Blood smear and blood tests
Examine the blood for the infection and its effects.

4Functional assessment

  • Whether the infection is active or in a residual stage, and the frequency of relapses, which set the rating.
  • Findings map to the tiers in 38 CFR 4.88b (e.g. malaria DC 6304).

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Rating Levels for DC 6304

The following tiers are reproduced from 38 CFR Part 4, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. Toggle between the official VA criteria and a Plain English explanation.

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Evidence cited in published BVA decisions for DC 6304

The counts below are aggregated from published Board of Veterans Appeals decisions for this diagnostic code, among issues the Board granted or denied (remanded issues are not included). Each row reports how often a given evidence type was discussed in the decision text, broken down by outcome. This is a factual aggregate of the public record, not a prediction or recommendation about any specific claim.

  • Service treatment records: appeared in 75 granted decisions (966 denied; 1041 decided total)
  • Buddy / lay statements: appeared in 56 granted decisions (690 denied; 746 decided total)
  • Medical literature: appeared in 6 granted decisions (53 denied; 59 decided total)
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Disclaimer: This page reproduces public Department of Veterans Affairs forms (DBQs) and verbatim text from 38 CFR Part 4 (the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities). It is informational only and is not legal or medical advice. For guidance on a specific claim, contact a VA-accredited representative.