Lyme disease (DC 6319) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 6319 |
|---|---|
| Category | Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders And Nutritional Deficiencies |
| Also Known As | Lyme, Lyme disease |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR §§ 4.88b - 4.89 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | For active disease |
Conditions Secondary to This
2 linksDegenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
5003
Lyme disease causes Lyme arthritis — inflammatory joint disease that can persist even after antibiotic treatment.
Major depressive disorder
9434
Post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome causes depression through chronic fatigue, cognitive difficulties, and persistent symptoms.
This May Be Secondary To
No upstream secondary-condition mappings point to this diagnostic code yet.
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