Encephalitis lethargica residuals

To show the active febrile phase, medical records documenting fever, hospitalization, and the treating provider's diagnosis during that period would be relevant.

For residuals, the evidence that matters depends on which symptoms you have. For cognitive effects — memory loss, poor attention, impaired judgment, disorientation, or communication difficulties — neuropsychological test results showing objective impairment carry weight, as do records describing the degree to which those impairments affect daily functioning. For neurobehavioral effects such as irritability, impulsivity, or verbal aggression, treatment notes and statements from people who observe you at home or work can reflect how often those effects interfere with workplace or social interaction.

For subjective symptoms like headaches, dizziness, or fatigue, medical records that describe frequency and severity, as well as your own statements explaining how those symptoms affect your ability to work or manage daily tasks, can help show which level of the rating criteria applies. Motor activity and visual spatial problems would be supported by examination findings and descriptions of specific limitations in daily activities.