A severe parasitic infection where threadworms spread throughout the body, causing widespread organ damage.
During active disease, medical records confirming the diagnosis of hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasis are the central evidence. Lab results, imaging, hospitalization records, and treating physician notes that document the ongoing infection all go toward showing the condition is still active. Once active disease resolves, the evidence that matters shifts to whatever organ systems the infection affected. Records showing lasting damage — such as pulmonary function tests, gastrointestinal studies, neurological evaluations, or other specialist findings — would support a residual disability rating in the relevant body system. Statements from you or people who know you describing how lingering symptoms affect your work, daily tasks, and overall functioning can help show the real-world impact of those residuals. A VA exam will also be part of the record at the mandatory follow-up stage.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
