Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7806: Dermatitis / Eczema / Seborrheic Dermatitis Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.118
- Rating range
- 0% to 60%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Skin conditions
The VA rates Dermatitis / Eczema / Seborrheic Dermatitis under diagnostic code 7806 in 38 CFR § 4.118. 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 7806 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Less than 5 percent of entire body or exposed areas affected and no more than topical therapy required What raters look forless than 5%; topical only |
| 10% | At least 5 percent but less than 20 percent of entire body or exposed areas, or intermittent systemic therapy required for less than 6 weeks in past 12 months What raters look for5-20% body area; intermittent systemic therapy |
| 30% | 20 to 40 percent of entire body or exposed areas, or systemic therapy required 6+ weeks in past 12 months What raters look for20-40% body area; 6+ weeks systemic therapy |
| 60% | More than 40 percent of entire body or exposed areas, or constant/near-constant systemic therapy in past 12 months What raters look for40%+ body area; constant systemic therapy |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Eczema. The Eczema condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
Other conditions rated under this code: Seborrheic Dermatitis.
What happens to Eczema appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 2,002 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals cases with Eczema as the primary issue. The Eczema condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: outcomes are coded per case from the Board's published decisions, rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, excluding dismissals. The dataset codes the condition on appeal, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Eczema appeals generally rather than DC 7806 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7806?
Diagnostic code 7806 is the VA rating schedule entry for Dermatitis / Eczema / Seborrheic Dermatitis, found in 38 CFR § 4.118. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7806?
DC 7806 provides ratings of 0%, 10%, 30%, 60%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7806 require?
The 60% rating for Dermatitis / Eczema / Seborrheic Dermatitis requires: More than 40 percent of entire body or exposed areas, or constant/near-constant systemic therapy in past 12 months.