The veteran's HIV-related illness is manifested by AIDS with recurrent opportunistic infections and secondary diseases afflicting multiple body systems, which approximates a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6351. The Board has granted an evaluation of 100 percent for service-connected HIV virus.
The deciding factor: The veteran's HIV-related illness is classified as AIDS with chronic secondary symptoms of fatigue, neuropathy and fungal infections that involve multiple body systems, which meets the criteria for a 100 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6351.
- Claimed conditions
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) virus, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- July 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0822432
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0822432.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 60 percent for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) with pneumonia is being remanded due to the need for an adequate VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's HIV/AIDS rating is being remanded due to the possibility of worsening and progression of the disease pattern.
- Denied
The Veteran's death from AIDS is denied as there is no evidence linking his service to the development of AIDS.
- Denied
The Board found that there was no service connection for AIDS, and the Veteran's death from AIDS did not result from a service-connected disability. The claim is denied.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.