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Brucellosis is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6309 of 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6309 across 3 severity tiers (40%+ -- Severe limitation or ankylosis / 20% -- Moderate limitation / 10% -- Mild limitation or painful motion). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
Bacterial infection transmitted from animals to humans, common in Middle Eastern deployments. Causes chronic undulating fever, joint pain, fatigue, and sweats. Can relapse months or years after initial treatment.
Brucellosis (DC 6309) is evaluated under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6309 using the applicable body-system rating framework. Because it is rated by analogy to the general schedule, the 3 levels below describe the body-system criteria the VA applies — the percentage assigned to Brucellosis depends on the specific findings (range of motion, frequency, severity, or functional loss) documented at the C&P exam and in the medical record.
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.