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Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) under diagnostic code 7813, 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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How the VA rates Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)
Fungal skin infections affecting feet, nails, groin, or body.
The rating scales with the percentage of body surface affected and treatment intensity, from under 5% with no ongoing treatment at the noncompensable tier, up to over 40% or requiring systemic (oral) therapy at the highest tier.
- Diagnostic code
- 7813
- 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
Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) VA rating criteria (DC 7813)
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 Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) claim
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)?
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 Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) 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 claim2 tips
- 01
Track which treatments have been used and how consistently, since ongoing or escalating treatment need is part of what supports a higher rating.
- 02
Include the percentage of skin area affected in your evidence, since this specific measurement is what the rating schedule uses.
C&P exam pitfalls to keep in mind2 tips
- 01
Not documenting the percentage of skin affected, since this measurement directly determines the rating tier.
- 02
No recurrence history included, which supports the chronic nature of the condition.
Common filing mistakes2 tips
- 01
Missing pharmacy records that would otherwise show ongoing treatment.
- 02
Lack of a clear diagnosis confirmation from a dermatology exam.
When symptoms may first appear1 tips
- 01
Dermatophytosis often recurs, particularly with exposure to communal environments like shared showers, gyms, or field conditions during service.
THE BROADER PICTURE
Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) by the numbers
- Approval outlook
- High
- Veterans service-connected
- ~6,700 veterans
- Typical rating awarded
- ~10%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule, not official VA statistics.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
Common questions about Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)
Is Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) under VASRD diagnostic code 7813 (Skin Conditions). Fungal skin infections affecting feet, nails, groin, or body.
What VA disability rating can I get for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)?
Possible VA ratings for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) 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 Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)?
Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 6,700 veterans are service-connected for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm). Estimated approval outlook: High.
What evidence helps prove Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) claim includes: Dermatology exam findings confirming the diagnosis and extent; Photos documenting the affected areas over time; Prescription logs showing topical or systemic treatment history.
Which DBQ is used for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)?
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 Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)?
Common pitfalls when filing for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm): Missing pharmacy records that would otherwise show ongoing treatment; Lack of a clear diagnosis confirmation from a dermatology exam.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.118, Schedule of ratings, skin conditions (Diagnostic Code 7813)
- 38 CFR § 4.7, higher of two evaluations
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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