Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7820: Infections of the Skin (Fungal / Onychomycosis) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.118
- Rating range
- 0% to 60%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Skin conditions
The VA rates Infections of the Skin (Fungal / Onychomycosis) under diagnostic code 7820 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 7820 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Less than 5% of body or no systemic therapy What raters look forless than 5%; topical only |
| 10% | At least 5% but less than 20% of body, or systemic therapy less than 6 weeks in past 12 months What raters look for5-20% body area; intermittent systemic therapy |
| 30% | 20-40% of body or systemic therapy 6+ weeks in past 12 months What raters look for20-40% body area; 6+ weeks systemic therapy |
| 60% | More than 40% of body or constant systemic therapy What raters look for40%+ body area; constant systemic therapy |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7820?
Diagnostic code 7820 is the VA rating schedule entry for Infections of the Skin (Fungal / 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 7820?
DC 7820 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 7820 require?
The 60% rating for Infections of the Skin requires: More than 40% of body or constant systemic therapy.
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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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