6329 – Hemorrhagic fevers, including dengue, yellow fever, and others

DBQ: Link to Index of DBQ/Exams by Disability for DC 6329

Special Considerations

  1. May be entitled to special monthly compensation where the Veteran has a single service-connected disability rated as 100% and/or other requirements/qualifications under 38 CFR §3.350 [Special monthly compensation ratings]. Also reference 38 CFR 3.155(d)(2).

  2. This disease shall be granted service connection as a result of tropical service, although not otherwise established as incurred in service if manifested to a compensable degree within the applicable time limits under §3.307 or §3.308 following service in a period of war or following peacetime service provided the rebuttable presumption provisions of §3.307 are also satisfied [38 CFR §3.309 (b) Disease subject to presumptive service connection].

Notes

  • Rate under the appropriate body system any residual disability of infection, which includes, but is not limited to, conditions of the central nervous system, liver, or kidney.