Vasculitis, primary cutaneous — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7826)

The VA rates Vasculitis, primary cutaneous under Diagnostic Code 7826 at the following tiers: 10%, 30%, 60%. The minimum 10% rating requires: At least one of the following. The maximum 60% rating requires: Persistent documented vasculitis episodes refractory to continuous immunosuppressive therapy.

Diagnostic Code 7826 is the VA rating identifier for Vasculitis, primary cutaneous within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.118. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The highest schedular rating for Vasculitis, primary cutaneous under DC 7826 is 60%. This tier requires: Persistent documented vasculitis episodes refractory to continuous immunosuppressive therapy. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Vasculitis, primary cutaneous alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Vasculitis, primary cutaneous is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.118, Diagnostic Code 7826. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Vasculitis, primary cutaneous may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Vasculitis, primary cutaneous requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.