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Contact Dermatitis
DC 7806 | 38 CFR § 4.118, DC 7806 |
Contact Dermatitis is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7806 of 38 CFR § 4.118, DC 7806 across 4 severity tiers (0% / 10% / 30% / 60%). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
OVERVIEW
Skin inflammation caused by direct contact with irritants or allergens
RATING CRITERIA (4 LEVELS)
0%
Less than 5 percent of the entire body or less than 5 percent of exposed areas affected, and no more than topical therapy required during the past 12-month period.
10%
At least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of the entire body or at least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of exposed areas affected, or intermittent systemic therapy such as corticosteroids or immunosuppressive drugs required for a total duration of less than six weeks during the past 12-month period.
30%
20 to 40 percent of the entire body or 20 to 40 percent of exposed areas affected, or systemic therapy required for a total duration of six weeks or more but not constantly during the past 12-month period.
60%
More than 40 percent of the entire body or more than 40 percent of exposed areas affected, or constant or near-constant systemic therapy required during the past 12-month period.
KEY EVIDENCE TO GATHER
-Service treatment records
-Current medical diagnosis and treatment records
-Buddy/lay statements
-Prescription history
-Employment impact documentation
-Any relevant diagnostic testing
C&P EXAM TIPS (5)
1.Bring all relevant medical records and a written list of symptoms.
2.Report your worst days, not your best. The VA rates based on overall impairment.
3.Document how the condition affects daily activities, work, and relationships.
4.Mention all medications and their side effects.
5.Bring buddy statements from people who observe your symptoms.
SOURCES & EDITORIAL
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.
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