DC 7806 — Dermatitis or eczema
Also known as: Dermatitis or eczema, eczema, dermatitis, skin rash, itchy skin, atopic dermatitis, skin condition, rash
These are commonly claimed secondary connections linked to this primary disability. Use them as a screening tool for conversations with your doctor, VSO, or VA-accredited attorney.
Dermatitis or eczema → Generalized anxiety disorder
How the connection is commonly explained
Chronic itching and flare-ups cause anxiety
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 7806 (Dermatitis or eczema). Provide medical records showing chronic itching and flare-ups cause anxiety and request a nexus opinion linking Generalized anxiety disorder to your service-connected condition.
Dermatitis or eczema → Major depressive disorder
How the connection is commonly explained
Visible skin conditions cause social stigma and depression
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 7806 (Dermatitis or eczema). Provide medical records showing visible skin conditions cause social stigma and depression and request a nexus opinion linking Major depressive disorder to your service-connected condition.
Dermatitis or eczema → Sleep Apnea Syndromes
How the connection is commonly explained
Itching disrupts sleep
Filing tip
File as a secondary claim to DC 7806 (Dermatitis or eczema). Provide medical records showing itching disrupts sleep and request a nexus opinion linking Sleep Apnea Syndromes to your service-connected condition.
This condition may also be secondary to
Lupus 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.
How to File a Secondary Claim
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.