Psoriasis DC 7816
Psoriasis VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 7816 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Skin |
| Also Known As | Psoriasis, scaly skin, skin patches, plaque psoriasis, skin condition |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.118 |
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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
2 linksMajor depressive disorder
9434
Psoriasis has a strong, well-documented link to depression through visible skin involvement, social stigma, chronic pain, and the inflammatory process itself affecting brain chemistry.
Multi-joint arthritis (except post-traumatic and gout)
5002
Psoriatic arthritis develops in approximately 30% of psoriasis patients, causing joint inflammation and destruction.
This May Be Secondary To
No upstream secondary-condition mappings point to this diagnostic code yet.
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