Evidence checklist
Lyme Disease
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 your Lyme disease diagnosis, treatment with antibiotics, and whether you developed chronic or post-treatment symptoms.
Not marked
A medical opinion connecting your Lyme disease to tick exposure during military service, such as field training, deployment, or duty at a base in a tick-endemic area.
Not marked
Treatment records
0 of 1 collectedDocumentation of lasting symptoms after treatment, such as joint pain, fatigue, brain fog, neuropathy, or heart problems (post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome).
Not marked
Diagnostic tests and lab results
0 of 1 collectedBlood test results showing positive Lyme antibodies. The standard test is a two-step process: ELISA screening followed by Western blot confirmation.
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Lay statements
0 of 2 collectedA written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.
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Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.
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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 were stationed or deployed in an area with high tick activity (Northeast US, Mid-Atlantic, upper Midwest, or certain overseas locations).
Not marked
Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.
Not marked
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