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Evidence checklist

Systemic Fungal Infection

DC 639938 CFR § 4.88bInfectious Diseases

Evidence strength

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Target
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01

Specialist opinion

Highest value0 of 2 collected
Infectious disease records documenting systemic fungal infectionCritical

Records from an infectious disease doctor showing the type of fungal infection (coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis, blastomycosis), treatment, and current status.

Private provider · independent opinion
Nexus opinion linking fungal infection to service (geographic exposure)Critical

A medical opinion connecting your fungal infection to geographic exposure during military service. Valley fever is common in the Southwest US, histoplasmosis in the Ohio/Mississippi River valleys.

Private provider · independent opinion
02

Treatment records

0 of 1 collected
Documentation of residual organ damage

Records showing lasting damage such as lung scarring, joint inflammation, skin lesions, or central nervous system involvement.

VA or private records · written request
03

Diagnostic tests and lab results

0 of 2 collected
Lab tests or cultures confirming fungal infectionCritical

Fungal culture results, serology (antibody levels), antigen testing, or tissue biopsy showing the specific fungal organism.

Imaging or lab facility · records request
Chest imaging or organ scans showing fungal damage

Chest X-ray, CT scan, or other imaging showing lung nodules, cavities, or other organ damage from the fungal 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

Disability Benefits Questionnaire completed by your doctor documenting your current symptoms, residuals, and functional limitations.

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

Service records

0 of 2 collected
Service records showing duty in endemic area

Military records showing you were stationed or trained in an area where the specific fungal infection is common.

NPRC / milConnect · SF-180
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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