VASRD 7811 · Skin Conditions
Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis) VA Disability Rating
Lupus vulgaris is tuberculosis of the skin. The schedule lists it as "Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris), active or inactive," so the code covers the disease in either state. DC 7811 states no percentages of its own: its entire entry is the instruction "Rate under §§ 4.88c or 4.89, whichever is appropriate," so the evaluation comes from those sections rather than from anything in this code.
How the VA Evaluates Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis)
DC 7811 carries no rating criteria and no percentages. Its whole entry in § 4.118 is a routing instruction: "Rate under §§ 4.88c or 4.89, whichever is appropriate." It sits with the schedule's other tuberculosis entries that are routed the same way — tuberculous laryngitis (DC 6515), tuberculous pleurisy (DC 6732), and tuberculous adenitis (DC 7710) among them — and, like them, it is titled "active or inactive." What this means in practice is that the percentage is not drawn from the measures used elsewhere in the skin schedule: the General Rating Formula for the Skin, which sets the tiers for dermatitis (DC 7806), dermatophytosis (DC 7813), and the collagen-vascular skin conditions (DC 7821) on percentage of body area and duration of systemic therapy, is written for DCs 7806, 7809, 7813-7816, 7820-7822, and 7824 and does not include DC 7811.
Approval outlook
Low – rare in U.S., but valid with medical documentation.
Veterans service-connected
~22 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~30%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •Skin biopsy confirming Mycobacterium tuberculosis
- •Photographic evidence of lesions
- •VA or private dermatology evaluations
- •Treatment records for anti-tubercular therapy
Strategy Tips
- •Use dermatology evaluations and lab results
- •Document all treatment and systemic effects
- •Include photos with timestamps
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •An exam built around the percentage of body surface involved. That measure belongs to the General Rating Formula for the Skin, which is written for DCs 7806, 7809, 7813-7816, 7820-7822, and 7824 and does not include DC 7811.
- •No statement of whether the disease is active or inactive, a distinction the code's own title draws.
- •Lack of biopsy or culture confirmation.
- •Misdiagnosed as eczema or dermatitis — those are rated under DC 7806 and the skin formula, which this code is not routed to.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Missing biopsy or microbiological confirmation
- •No documentation of treatment or recurrence
- •Incorrect coding as generic dermatitis
Onset Patterns
- •May begin as a slow-growing reddish nodule
- •Progresses to ulcerative and scarring plaques
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis). Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Common questions about Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis)
- Is Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis) a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis) under VASRD diagnostic code 7811 (Skin Conditions). Lupus vulgaris is tuberculosis of the skin. The schedule lists it as "Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris), active or inactive," so the code covers the disease in either state. DC 7811 states no percentages of…
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis)?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis) at around 30%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 22 veterans are service-connected for Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis). Estimated approval outlook: Low – rare in U.S., but valid with medical doc…
- What evidence helps prove Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis) for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis) claim includes: Skin biopsy confirming Mycobacterium tuberculosis; Photographic evidence of lesions; VA or private dermatology evaluations; Treatment records for anti-tubercular therapy.
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis)?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis): Missing biopsy or microbiological confirmation; No documentation of treatment or recurrence; Incorrect coding as generic dermatitis.
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis)?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Lupus Vulgaris (Cutaneous Tuberculosis) include: Scarring and Skin Contracture, Depression. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.118 — Schedule of ratings — skin conditions (Diagnostic Code 7811)
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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