Leprosy (Hansen's disease)
The VA rates Leprosy (Hansen's disease) under Diagnostic Code 6302 at a single 100% level. At 100%, a veteran with no dependents receives $3,938.58 per month, tax-free (2026 rates); dependents add to that.
Rating schedule — DC 6302 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 100%
- Maximum rating
- 100%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.88b
- Body system
- Infectious Diseases
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
Full schedular disability
100%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Leprosy (Hansen's disease)?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | As active disease |
“As active disease”
What other infectious diseases does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Leprosy (Hansen's disease) 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.
- 6300Vibriosis (Cholera, Non-cholera)Rated up to 100%
- 6301Visceral leishmaniasisRated up to 100%
- 6311Tuberculosis, miliaryRated up to 100%
- 6312Nontuberculosis mycobacterium infectionRated up to 100%
- 6313AvitaminosisRated up to 100%
- 6314BeriberiRated up to 100%
- 6315PellagraRated up to 100%
- 6325Hyperinfection syndrome or disseminated strongyloidiasisRated up to 100%
- 6326SchistosomiasisRated up to 0%
- 6350Lupus erythematosus, systemic (disseminated)Rated up to 100%
Common Questions About Leprosy (Hansen's disease) VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Leprosy (Hansen's disease)?
The VA rates Leprosy (Hansen's disease) under Diagnostic Code 6302 at 100%. The minimum 100% rating requires: As active disease. The maximum 100% rating requires: As active disease.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Leprosy (Hansen's disease)?
The VA rates Leprosy (Hansen's disease) under Diagnostic Code (DC) 6302, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.88b. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Leprosy (Hansen's disease) qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 100% rating for Leprosy (Hansen's disease) 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 Leprosy (Hansen's disease)?
The key evidence for Leprosy (Hansen's disease) 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 Leprosy (Hansen's disease)?
The C&P examiner uses a Infectious Diseases DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 6302 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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