Dermatitis or eczema (DC 7806) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 7806 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Skin |
| Also Known As | Dermatitis or eczema, eczema, dermatitis, skin rash, itchy skin, atopic dermatitis, skin condition, rash |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.118 |
📊 What Veterans Actually Get
Eczema/dermatitis is most commonly rated at 10% (at least 5% but less than 20% of the entire body or exposed areas, OR intermittent systemic therapy). The 30% requires 20-40% of body area or systemic therapy for 6+ weeks in the past year.
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | At least one of the following |
| 60% | Constant or near-constant systemic therapy including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, phototherapy, retinoids, biologics, photochemotherapy, psoralen with long-wave ultraviolet-A light (PUVA), or other immunosuppressive drugs required over the past 12-month period |
| 30% | At least one of the following |
| 10% | At least one of the following |
| 0% | No more than topical therapy required over the past 12-month period and at least one of the following |
Conditions Secondary to This
3 linksChronic itching and flare-ups cause anxiety
Visible skin conditions cause social stigma and depression
This May Be Secondary To
5 linksLupus commonly causes skin rashes including the butterfly rash, discoid lesions, and photosensitivity.
Chronic urine exposure from incontinence causes dermatitis and skin breakdown.
Hepatitis C is associated with skin conditions including lichen planus, porphyria cutanea tarda, and vasculitis.
Chronic urine exposure from incontinence causes skin irritation, dermatitis, and recurring skin breakdown in the perineal area.
Fecal incontinence causes perianal skin irritation and dermatitis.
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.