Lupus erythematosus (DC 6350) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 6350 |
|---|---|
| Category | Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders And Nutritional Deficiencies |
| Also Known As | Erythematosus |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR §§ 4.88b - 4.89 |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Not to be combined with ratings under DC 7809 Acute, with frequent exacerbations, producing severe impairment of health |
| 60% | Exacerbations lasting a week or more, 2 or 3 times per year |
| 10% | Exacerbations once or twice a year or symptomatic during the past 2 years |
Conditions Secondary to This
4 linksDegenerative arthritis, other than post-traumatic
5003
Lupus causes joint inflammation and arthritis as one of its primary symptoms.
Dermatitis or eczema
7806
Lupus commonly causes skin rashes including the butterfly rash, discoid lesions, and photosensitivity.
Major depressive disorder
9434
Lupus causes depression through chronic pain, fatigue, unpredictable flares, and the inflammatory process directly affecting the brain.
Renal disease, chronic
7530
Lupus nephritis is one of the most serious complications of lupus, causing chronic kidney disease.
This May Be Secondary To
1 linksSplenectomy
DC 7706
Post-splenectomy patients have increased infection susceptibility which can trigger or worsen autoimmune conditions.
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