Dermatitis or Eczema at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Dermatitis or Eczema

How much does a 10% VA rating for Dermatitis or Eczema pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Dermatitis or Eczema receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Dermatitis or Eczema?

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,…

What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Dermatitis or Eczema?

10%: At least 5 but under 20 percent of the whole body or of exposed areas involved, or intermittent systemic therapy totalling under six weeks over the past 12 months. 30%: 20 to 40 percent of the whole body or of exposed areas involved, or systemic therapy for six weeks or more but not constantly over the past 12 mo…

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Depression is service-connected as secondary to Dermatitis or Eczema, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.