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Diagnostic Code 6304: Malaria
Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies · 38 CFR §4.88b · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Evaluate under the General Rating Formula. | |
| Note 1: The diagnosis of malaria, both initially and during relapse, depends on the identification of the malarial parasites in blood smears or other specific diagnostic laboratory tests such as antigen detection, immunologic (immunochromatographic) tests, and molecular testing such as polymerase chain reaction tests. | |
| Note 2: Rate under the appropriate body system any residual disability of infection, which includes, but is not limited to, liver or splenic damage, and central nervous system conditions. | |
Rated under: General Rating Formula for Infectious Diseases
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| For active disease | 100% |
| After active disease has resolved, rate at 0 percent for infection. Rate any residual disability of infection within the appropriate body system. | |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.88b, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.