VASRD 7813 · Skin

Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) VA Disability Rating

Fungal skin infections affecting feet, nails, groin, or body.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
0%Area affected less than 5% of body
10%5-20% of body or intermittent treatment
30%20-40% of body or constant topical therapy
60%More than 40% or systemic therapy required

How the VA Evaluates Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)

Surface area affected and treatment required.

Approval rate

High

Annual service-connected

6,700 veterans

Average rating

10%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • Dermatology exams
  • Photos
  • Prescription logs

Strategy Tips

  • Track treatments used
  • Include skin area percent

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • Not documenting percentage of skin affected
  • No recurrence history

Common Filing Mistakes

  • Missing pharmacy records
  • Lack of diagnosis confirmation

Onset Patterns

  • Recurrent
  • Exposure to communal environments

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm). Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

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). 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 0%, 10%, 30%, 60%. Examples: 0% — Area affected less than 5% of body; 10% — 5-20% of body or intermittent treatment; 30% — 20-40% of body or constant topical therapy.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)?
The average awarded rating for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) is 10%. Roughly 6,700 veterans are service-connected for Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) each year. Typical approval likelihood: 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 exams; Photos; Prescription logs.
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; Lack of diagnosis confirmation.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm)?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) include: , , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

Estimate your combined rating

See how Dermatophytosis (e.g. athlete’s foot, ringworm) combines with your other service-connected conditions using the official VA combined-ratings formula.

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