Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7825: Chronic Urticaria (Hives) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.118
- Rating range
- 10% to 60%
- Rating levels
- 3
- Body system
- Skin conditions
The VA rates Chronic Urticaria (Hives) under diagnostic code 7825 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 7825 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Recurrent episodes occurring at least 4 times during the past 12-month period, and responding to treatment with antihistamines or sympathomimetics What raters look for4+ episodes/year; responds to antihistamines |
| 30% | Recurrent debilitating episodes occurring at least 4 times during the past 12 months, and requiring intermittent systemic immunosuppressive therapy What raters look fordebilitating episodes; immunosuppressive therapy |
| 60% | Recurrent debilitating episodes occurring at least 4 times during the past 12 months despite continuous immunosuppressive therapy What raters look fordespite immunosuppressive therapy; debilitating |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7825?
Diagnostic code 7825 is the VA rating schedule entry for Chronic Urticaria (Hives), 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 7825?
DC 7825 provides ratings of 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 7825 require?
The 60% rating for Chronic Urticaria (Hives) requires: Recurrent debilitating episodes occurring at least 4 times during the past 12 months despite continuous immunosuppressive therapy.