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Evidence checklist

Meningococcal Infection Residuals

DC 639938 CFR § 4.88bInfectious Diseases

Evidence strength

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Saved locally
01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 3 collected
Infectious disease or neurology records documenting meningococcal infectionCritical

Records showing your meningococcal meningitis diagnosis, acute treatment (hospitalization, IV antibiotics), and the lasting effects the infection caused.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking meningococcal infection to serviceCritical

A medical opinion connecting your infection to close-quarters military living (barracks, ships), boot camp, or deployment conditions that increased exposure risk.

Private provider · independent opinion
Specialist evaluations for each residual conditionCritical

Records from specialists evaluating each lasting effect: hearing loss (audiology), seizures (neurology), cognitive problems (neuropsychology), vision changes (ophthalmology), or limb loss (orthopedics).

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Hospitalization records from acute infection

Hospital records from when you were treated for meningococcal meningitis, including ICU stays, complications, and discharge summary.

VA or private records · written request
03

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 1 collected
Lab results confirming meningococcal infectionCritical

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, blood cultures, or other lab results that confirmed meningococcal bacteria caused the infection.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
04

Lay statements

0 of 2 collected
Buddy statement from spouse, family, or fellow service member

A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
Personal statement describing symptoms and functional impact

Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.

You or a witness · VA Form 21-4138 or 21-10210How to get this →
05

Benefits questionnaire

0 of 1 collected
DBQ — Infectious Diseases and relevant residual condition DBQs

Disability Benefits Questionnaires for each affected body system (hearing, neurological, etc.) documenting your current residual symptoms.

Provider-completed · VA DBQ formHow to get this →
06

Service records

0 of 1 collected
Service treatment records (STRs)Critical

Military medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180

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