Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7813: Dermatophytosis (Fungal Infection / Onychomycosis) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.118
- Rating range
- 0% to 60%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Skin conditions
The VA rates Dermatophytosis (Fungal Infection / Onychomycosis) under diagnostic code 7813 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 7813 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | No more than topical therapy in the past 12 months and characteristic lesions involving less than 5% of the entire body or less than 5% of exposed areas What raters look fortopical only; under 5% body/exposed |
| 10% | Lesions involving at least 5% but less than 20% of the body or exposed areas, or intermittent systemic therapy for less than 6 weeks in the past 12 months What raters look for5-20% body/exposed; systemic under 6 weeks |
| 30% | Lesions involving 20 to 40% of the body or exposed areas, or systemic therapy for 6 or more weeks (not constant) in the past 12 months What raters look for20-40% body/exposed; systemic 6+ weeks |
| 60% | Lesions involving more than 40% of the body or exposed areas, or constant or near-constant systemic therapy in the past 12 months What raters look forover 40% body/exposed; constant systemic therapy |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus). The Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus) condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7813?
Diagnostic code 7813 is the VA rating schedule entry for Dermatophytosis (Fungal Infection / Onychomycosis), 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 7813?
DC 7813 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 7813 require?
The 60% rating for Dermatophytosis requires: Lesions involving more than 40% of the body or exposed areas, or constant or near-constant systemic therapy in the past 12 months.