Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus
Rated Under Another Condition
This condition is typically rated under Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (DC 6354). The rating criteria below reflects that diagnostic code.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus is a VA-ratable condition . Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Symptoms are nearly constant and so severe as to restrict routine daily activities almost completely and which may occasionally prevent self-care. |
| 60% | Symptoms are nearly constant and restrict routine daily activities to less than 50% of the pre-illness level; **OR** symptoms come and go, resulting in periods of incapacitation lasting at least 6 weeks in total over a year. |
| 40% | Symptoms are nearly constant and restrict routine daily activities from 50-75% of the pre-illness level; **OR** symptoms come and go, resulting in periods of incapacitation lasting at least 4 weeks in total over a year. |
| 20% | Symptoms are nearly constant and restrict routine daily activities by less than 25% of the pre-illness level; **OR** symptoms come and go, resulting in periods of incapacitation lasting at least 2 weeks in total over a year. |
| 10% | Symptoms come and go but there are periods of incapacitation lasting at least one week in total over a year; **OR** symptoms are controlled by continuous medication. |
Important Notes
Rated under Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) (DC 6354)
Filing Tips
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Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
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