Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6350: Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.88b
- Rating range
- 10% to 100%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Infectious diseases and immune disorders
The VA rates Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) under diagnostic code 6350 in 38 CFR § 4.88b. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 6350 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Exacerbations once or twice per year or symptomatic during past 2 years What raters look forinfrequent flares; recent symptoms |
| 60% | Exacerbations lasting a week or more, 2-3 times per year What raters look for2-3 week-long flares/year; significant impact |
| 100% | Acute with frequent exacerbations producing severe impairment of health What raters look forfrequent severe flares; severe health impairment; organ involvement |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6350?
Diagnostic code 6350 is the VA rating schedule entry for Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus), found in 38 CFR § 4.88b. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 6350?
DC 6350 provides ratings of 10%, 60%, 100%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6350 require?
The 100% rating for Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) requires: Acute with frequent exacerbations producing severe impairment of health.
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Claim Raven is not legal or medical advice and is not an official VA application. Rating criteria are quoted from 38 CFR Part 4; the VA applies them to your specific record.
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