---
title: "DC 6326 - Schistosomiasis"
diagnostic_code: "6326"
body_system: "Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies"
cfr_section: "§ 4.88b"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/infectious-and-immune/6326-schistosomiasis"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.88b"
updated: "2026-07-21T03:30:10.819414Z"
---

# DC 6326 - Schistosomiasis

Rated under § 4.88b. Body system: Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 0% | As acute or asymptomatic chronic disease |

## Notes

- Note: Rate under the appropriate body system any residual disability of infection, which includes, but is not limited to, conditions of the liver, intestinal system, female genital tract, genitourinary tract, or central nervous system.

# Schistosomiasis (VA Diagnostic Code 6326)

*Rated under 38 CFR § 4.88b — Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies*

## What This Condition Is

Schistosomiasis is an infectious disease. Under the VA rating schedule, it appears in the section covering **Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies**, and is assigned Diagnostic Code **6326**.

The impact of schistosomiasis can extend beyond the infection itself. The VA rating rules recognize that this infection may leave lasting effects on other parts of the body.

## Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 6326, the following rating applies:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
|--------|------------------|
| **0%** | The disease as an acute or asymptomatic chronic condition |

## What the VA Looks For When Rating

- **The stage or activity of the disease.** A 0% rating applies to schistosomiasis that is acute, or that is chronic but asymptomatic.
- **Residual disability from the infection.** Per the rating notes, any residual disability caused by the infection is rated under the **appropriate body system**. According to the VA note, this includes — but is not limited to — conditions affecting the:
  - Liver
  - Intestinal system
  - Female genital tract
  - Genitourinary tract
  - Central nervous system

This means that while the infection itself is addressed under Diagnostic Code 6326, lasting effects on other body systems are evaluated separately under the rating criteria for those systems.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 6326 (§ 4.88b). It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.88b