Lymphatic filariasis, to include elephantiasis (DC 6305)

Lymphatic filariasis is a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms that damage your lymphatic system, which helps fight infection and drain fluid from tissues. Elephantiasis is the severe form where body parts (usually legs, arms, or genitals) become extremely swollen. The VA rates this from 0% to 100% based on whether the disease is still active and what symptoms you're experiencing, with higher ratings for active disease or severe complications like nerve damage, mental symptoms, and physical weakness.