YOUR CONDITION, EXPLAINED
Dermatitis or Eczema VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Dermatitis or Eczema under diagnostic code 7806, in 38 CFR § 4.118 (skin conditions), and the schedule provides four evaluation levels for it: 60%, 30%, 10% and 0%.
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01Understand the rating02Know what to gather03Plan your preparationTHE ESSENTIALS
How the VA rates Dermatitis or Eczema
A chronic skin condition causing rashes, redness, itching, or flaking, often worsened by allergens or stress.
Rated based on surface area affected and the type, frequency, and duration of treatment required (topical vs systemic).
- Diagnostic code
- 7806
- Rating schedule
- 38 CFR § 4.118
- Schedule levels
- 60%, 30%, 10% and 0%
How does the VA choose a rating level?
Which level applies is set by the criteria the evidence meets, not by the diagnosis. Where there is a question as to which of two evaluations applies, 38 CFR § 4.7 assigns the higher one if the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating.
EXPLORE THE PERCENTAGES
Dermatitis or Eczema VA rating criteria (DC 7806)
Choose a percentage to see what that level means. Open the full comparison to read all the criteria in one place.
These are published rating criteria. Selecting a level does not predict your VA decision.
BUILD YOUR EVIDENCE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Evidence for your Dermatitis or Eczema claim
A long list feels easier when you have a place to start. Use this checklist to see what you have and what still needs gathering.
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Dermatitis or Eczema?
VA's page says: “You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers.”
Source: VA: Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), read September 18, 2026.
SMALL DETAILS. BETTER PREPARATION.
Preparing your Dermatitis or Eczema claim
Start with the practical tips, then explore the common oversights. You don’t need to work through everything at once.
Practical tips for your claim3 tips
- 01
Submit photos during flare-ups
- 02
Clarify if condition affects visible areas like face/hands
- 03
Include prescription records showing systemic medication use
C&P exam pitfalls to keep in mind3 tips
- 01
Not specifying systemic vs topical treatment
- 02
Missing percent of body surface area affected
- 03
No current skin exam or photos
Common filing mistakes3 tips
- 01
Omitting body surface area estimates
- 02
Not differentiating between topical and systemic treatments
- 03
Failing to include recent dermatology notes
When symptoms may first appear3 tips
- 01
Often develops in service due to environmental or chemical exposures
- 02
Triggered by allergens or stress
- 03
Chronic relapsing course with flares and remissions
YOUR SERVICE STORY
Military jobs associated with Dermatitis or Eczema
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THE BROADER PICTURE
Dermatitis or Eczema by the numbers
- Approval outlook
- High – especially when treated by dermatology and surface area is documented.
- Service-connected disabilities (VBA count)
- 596,075 disabilities
- Typical rating awarded
- ~10%
Count of service-connected disabilities from the VBA Annual Benefits Report (FY2025), as of September 30, 2025; the report counts disabilities, not veterans. Approval outlook and typical rating are Vetrify editorial estimates, not official VA statistics.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
Common questions about Dermatitis or Eczema
Is Dermatitis or Eczema a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Dermatitis or Eczema under VASRD diagnostic code 7806 (Skin Conditions). A chronic skin condition causing rashes, redness, itching, or flaking, often worsened by allergens or stress.
What VA disability rating can I get for Dermatitis or Eczema?
Possible VA ratings for Dermatitis or Eczema are 60%, 30%, 10%, 0%. Examples: 60%: Characteristic lesions involving more than 40 percent of the entire body or more than 40 percent of exposed areas affected; or 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%: Characteristic lesions involving 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or 20 to 40 percent of exposed areas affected; or systemic therapy including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, phototherapy, retinoids, biologics, photochemotherapy, PUVA, or other immunosuppressive drugs required for a total duration of 6 weeks or more, but not constantly, over the past 12-month period; 10%: Characteristic lesions involving at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of the entire body affected; or at least 5 percent, but less than 20 percent, of exposed areas affected; or intermittent systemic therapy including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, phototherapy, retinoids, biologics, photochemotherapy, PUVA, or other immunosuppressive drugs required for a total duration of less than 6 weeks over the past 12-month period.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Dermatitis or Eczema?
Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Dermatitis or Eczema at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. Per the VBA Annual Benefits Report (FY2025), veterans receiving VA compensation as of September 30, 2025 had 596,075 service-connected disabilities rated as Dermatitis or Eczema. The report counts disabilities, not veterans. Estimated approval outlook: High – especially when treated by dermatology and surface area is documented.
What evidence helps prove Dermatitis or Eczema for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Dermatitis or Eczema claim includes: Dermatology records with area measurement (percentage of body affected); Photos showing visible skin lesions; Medication history (topical or oral corticosteroids, immunosuppressants).
Which DBQ is used for Dermatitis or Eczema?
VA's Skin Diseases Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is on its public list of DBQs. VA's page says: "You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers."
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Dermatitis or Eczema?
Common pitfalls when filing for Dermatitis or Eczema: Omitting body surface area estimates; Not differentiating between topical and systemic treatments; Failing to include recent dermatology notes.
What conditions can be secondary to Dermatitis or Eczema?
Conditions that can be service-connected as secondary to Dermatitis or Eczema, when a medical opinion links them, include: Depression. A secondary condition gets its own rating, which VA combines with the veteran's other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.118, Schedule of ratings, skin conditions (Diagnostic Code 7806)
- 38 CFR § 4.7, higher of two evaluations
- VBA Annual Benefits Report (FY2025), service-connected disabilities count, as of September 30, 2025
Criteria in quotation marks are the regulation’s own words; everything else on this page is Vetrify’s summary of it. The eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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