What are the VA rating percentages for HIV / AIDS?

HIV / AIDS (DC 6351) is rated at 0%, 10%, 30%, 60%, 100% under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351. Condition resolved or in remission with no residual symptoms.

What rates 0% for HIV / AIDS under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351?

Under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351 (DC 6351), a 0% rating for HIV / AIDS requires: Condition resolved or in remission with no residual symptoms.

What rates 10% for HIV / AIDS under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351?

Under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351 (DC 6351), a 10% rating for HIV / AIDS requires: Mild residual symptoms requiring continuous medication; or minor functional impairment.

What rates 30% for HIV / AIDS under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351?

Under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351 (DC 6351), a 30% rating for HIV / AIDS requires: Moderate residual symptoms with intermittent debilitating episodes; or requiring ongoing treatment.

What rates 100% for HIV / AIDS under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351?

Under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351 (DC 6351), a 100% rating for HIV / AIDS requires: Active disease with constitutional symptoms requiring intensive treatment; or AIDS-defining illness.

What happens during a C&P exam for HIV / AIDS?

Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation. Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

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Q: What rates 60% for HIV / AIDS under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351?

Under 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351 (DC 6351), a 60% rating for HIV / AIDS requires: Severe residual symptoms with frequent debilitating episodes requiring bed rest; or significant organ damage.

Q: What evidence do I need for a HIV / AIDS VA claim?

Key evidence for a HIV / AIDS claim includes: Service treatment records showing injury or complaints; Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT); Range of motion measurements; Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin; Buddy statements describing limitations. All evidence should document both the condition and its impact on daily functioning.

DC 635138 C.F.R. § 4.88b

Diagnostic Code

DC 6351

38 C.F.R. § 4.88b

Rating Range

0–100%

5 severity tiers

Source

Referenced

38 C.F.R. Part 4

HIV / AIDS is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 6351 of 38 CFR § 4.88b, DC 6351 across 5 severity tiers (0% / 10% / 30% / 60% / 100%). 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.

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Overview

Human immunodeficiency virus infection that attacks the immune system. Without treatment, can progress to AIDS. Veterans may have been exposed through combat injuries, blood transfusions, or occupational exposure during military service.

Rating Criteria

Condition resolved or in remission with no residual symptoms.

10%

Mild residual symptoms requiring continuous medication; or minor functional impairment.

30%

Moderate residual symptoms with intermittent debilitating episodes; or requiring ongoing treatment.

60%

Severe residual symptoms with frequent debilitating episodes requiring bed rest; or significant organ damage.

100%

Active disease with constitutional symptoms requiring intensive treatment; or AIDS-defining illness.

03Key Evidence

—Service treatment records showing injury or complaints

—Imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)

—Range of motion measurements

—Flare-up documentation per Sharp v. Shulkin

—Buddy statements describing limitations

—Prescription history

—Physical therapy records

—Employment impact documentation

04C&P Exam Tips

1Do NOT stretch, warm up, or take pain medication before your exam. The VA needs your baseline limitation.

2Report your WORST day. DeLuca v. Brown requires documentation of functional loss during flare-ups.

3Tell the examiner about flare-ups: frequency, duration, estimated ROM loss. Sharp v. Shulkin (2017) requires estimates.

4Request active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing ROM testing per Correia v. McDonald (2016).

5If you use assistive devices (brace, cane), bring them.

6Describe daily activity impact: work, sleep, household tasks.

Tools

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Sources & Editorial

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.

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