Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (SLE)
VA disability rating criteria for Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic (SLE) under Diagnostic Code 6350. The VA assigns ratings of 10%, 60%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.
Rating Criteria
Systemic lupus erythematosus: Satisfactory control of disabling manifestations with continuous medication; with manageable symptoms (fatigue, arthralgias, skin rash); no major organ involvement.
Note: Diagnosis requires meeting ACR/EULAR criteria. Rate the overall disease and separately rate any major organ involvement (renal, CNS, cardiac).
Systemic lupus erythematosus: One or two exacerbations per year with good response to treatment; with involvement of multiple organ systems at a moderate level (mild renal, dermatological, hematological involvement); significant fatigue limiting activity.
Systemic lupus erythematosus: With frequent exacerbations of disabling manifestations; with major organ involvement (lupus nephritis Class III-V, CNS lupus, lupus carditis, severe cytopenias); requiring high-dose immunosuppression; near-constant debilitating symptoms.
Note: Evaluate each organ system affected by lupus separately (e.g., nephritis under DC 7700 series, CNS under DC 8000 series) and combine ratings.
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