HIV/AIDS complications
AIDS with recurrent opportunistic infections or with secondary diseases afflicting multiple body systems, or with HIV-related illness with debility and progressive weight loss
Refractory constitutional symptoms, diarrhea, and pathological weight loss, or minimum rating following development of AIDS-related opportunistic infection or neoplasm
Recurrent constitutional symptoms, intermittent diarrhea, and on approved medication(s), or minimum rating with T4 cell count less than 200
Asymptomatic, with T4 cell count 200 or more and less than 500
Asymptomatic, following initial diagnosis of HIV infection, with or without lymphadenopathy or decreased T4 cell count
Medical Evidence
Current diagnosis from a qualified healthcare provider, medical records documenting symptoms and treatment history
Service Connection
Evidence linking your condition to military service (service treatment records, incident reports, or nexus letter)
Personal Statement
Your detailed account of how hiv-related illness affects your daily life and when symptoms began
Lay Evidence
Buddy letters from fellow service members or family who can corroborate your symptoms
During your Compensation & Pension exam for hiv-related illness, examiners will assess your symptoms against the rating criteria above.
Be specific: Describe your worst day, not your average day
Document everything: Bring copies of all medical records and evidence
Functional impact: Explain how symptoms affect work, sleep, and daily activities
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