Chronic urticaria
The VA rates Chronic urticaria under Diagnostic Code 7825 across 3 severity levels, from 10% to 60%. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Rating schedule — DC 7825 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 10%
- Maximum rating
- 60%
- Rating tiers
- 3
- CFR section
- § 4.118
- Body system
- Skin Conditions
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
10%, 30%, 60%
Where this code is published
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Chronic urticaria?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Chronic urticaria that requires first line treatment (antihistamines) for control |
| 30% | Chronic urticaria that requires second line treatment (e.g., corticosteroids, sympathomimetics, leukotriene inhibitors, neutrophil inhibitors, thyroid hormone) for control |
| 60% | Chronic refractory urticaria that requires third line treatment for control (e.g., plasmapheresis, immunotherapy, immunosuppressives) due to ineffectiveness with first and second line treatments |
“Chronic urticaria that requires second line treatment (e.g., corticosteroids, sympathomimetics, leukotriene inhibitors, neutrophil inhibitors, thyroid hormone) for control”
What other skin conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Chronic urticaria in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 7804Scar(s), unstable or painfulRated up to 30%
- 7805Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804Rated up to 60%
- 7806Dermatitis or eczemaRated up to 60%
- 7817ErythrodermaRated up to 100%
- 7823VitiligoRated up to 10%
- 7826Vasculitis, primary cutaneousRated up to 60%
- 7827Erythema multiforme; Toxic epidermal necrolysisRated up to 60%
- 7828AcneRated up to 30%
- 7829ChloracneRated up to 30%
- 7830Scarring alopeciaRated up to 20%
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Common Questions About Chronic urticaria VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Chronic urticaria?
The VA rates Chronic urticaria under Diagnostic Code 7825 at 10%, 30%, 60%. The minimum 10% rating requires: Chronic urticaria that requires first line treatment (antihistamines) for control. The maximum 60% rating requires: Chronic refractory urticaria that requires third line treatment for control (e.g., plasmapheresis, immunotherapy, immunosuppressives) due to ineffectiveness with first and second line treatments.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Chronic urticaria?
The VA rates Chronic urticaria under Diagnostic Code (DC) 7825, published in 38 CFR § 4.118. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
What is the difference between a 10% and a 60% rating for Chronic urticaria?
A 10% rating requires: Chronic urticaria that requires first line treatment (antihistamines) for control. A 60% rating requires: Chronic refractory urticaria that requires third line treatment for control (e.g., plasmapheresis, immunotherapy, immunosuppressives) due to ineffectiveness with first and second line treatments. The difference typically reflects the frequency, severity, or functional impact of the condition as documented in medical records and C&P examination findings.
Can Chronic urticaria qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 60% rating for Chronic urticaria alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Chronic urticaria?
The key evidence for Chronic urticaria is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. Treatment records showing worsening symptoms, functional limitations documented by your provider, and buddy statements describing observable impact on daily life all strengthen the claim. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Chronic urticaria?
The C&P examiner uses a Skin Conditions DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 7825 rating criteria. The examiner documents symptom frequency, severity, and functional impact. Bring all treatment records and describe your worst days, not your best — the VA rates on the full clinical picture across time, not a snapshot of one good day.
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