Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7806
Dermatitis or Eczema Secondary to Prostate gland injuries
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Dermatitis or Eczema when it develops after Prostate gland injuries.
Primary condition · VASRD 7525
Prostate gland injuries
This is one of several VASRD codes covering prostate-related voiding dysfunction, distinguished by a four-tier structure that reserves the highest rating specifically for veterans who need a catheter for urine drainage, rather than just frequent urination. If your rating decision cites this code, catheter or appliance use is the key detail to document for the top tier.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7806
Dermatitis or Eczema
A chronic skin condition causing rashes, redness, itching, or flaking, often worsened by allergens or stress.
Dermatitis or Eczema VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Dermatitis or Eczema the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Prostate gland injuries — severity of Dermatitis or Eczema itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
60% Prostate gland injuries + 10% Dermatitis or Eczema = 64%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 60% and 10% combine to 64%, not 70%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Dermatitis or Eczema Secondary Claim
- •Dermatology records with area measurement (percentage of body affected)
- •Photos showing visible skin lesions
- •Medication history (topical or oral corticosteroids, immunosuppressants)
Common questions about Dermatitis or Eczema secondary to Prostate gland injuries
- Can Dermatitis or Eczema be service-connected as secondary to Prostate gland injuries?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. You'll need a current Dermatitis or Eczema diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Prostate gland injuries — the same standard t…
- What VA rating can I get for Dermatitis or Eczema as a secondary condition?
- Dermatitis or Eczema is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7806 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 60%, 30%, 10%, 0%. The rating depends on the severity of Dermatitis or Eczema itself, not on the severity of Prostate gland injuries.
- How does a secondary Dermatitis or Eczema claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 60% rating for Prostate gland injuries combined with a 10% rating for Dermatitis or Eczema (example figures) produces a combined rating of 64%, not 70%. Approving Dermatitis or Eczema as secondary still typically raises y…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Dermatitis or Eczema as secondary to Prostate gland injuries?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Dermatitis or Eczema diagnosis includes: Dermatology records with area measurement (percentage of body affected); Photos showing visible skin lesions; Medication history (topical or oral corticosteroids, immunosuppressants). For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treati…
Primary condition
Full Prostate gland injuries guide
Secondary condition
Full Dermatitis or Eczema guide
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