Evidence checklist
Leishmaniasis
Evidence strength
Mark what you already have below and your evidence strength appears here.
Specialist opinion
Highest value0 of 2 collectedRecords from an infectious disease doctor showing the type of leishmaniasis (cutaneous or visceral), treatment provided, and current status.
Not marked
A medical opinion connecting your leishmaniasis to sandfly exposure during deployment to the Middle East, Central Asia, or other endemic areas.
Not marked
Treatment records
0 of 2 collectedPhotos and medical records showing scars or disfigurement from cutaneous leishmaniasis skin sores.
Not marked
Documentation of spleen or liver enlargement, anemia, low white blood cell count, or other organ damage from visceral leishmaniasis.
Not marked
Diagnostic tests and lab results
0 of 1 collectedBiopsy results from a skin lesion or organ tissue showing Leishmania parasites, or positive PCR or serology test results.
Not marked
Lay statements
0 of 2 collectedA written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.
Not marked
Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.
Not marked
Benefits questionnaire
0 of 1 collectedDisability Benefits Questionnaire completed by your doctor documenting your current symptoms, residuals, and how the condition affects your daily life.
Not marked
Service records
0 of 2 collectedMilitary records showing you served in Iraq, Afghanistan, or other areas where sandfly-transmitted leishmaniasis is common.
Not marked
Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.
Not marked
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