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Epstein-Barr Virus (Chronic) is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6354 of 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6354 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.
Chronic active Epstein-Barr virus infection causing persistent fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and malaise. Most people carry EBV, but chronic active infection causes debilitating symptoms. May be linked to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Epstein-Barr Virus (Chronic) (DC 6354) is evaluated under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6354 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 Epstein-Barr Virus (Chronic) 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.