VA Diagnostic Code 6302Leprosy (Hansen's disease)
A single 100% rating under § 4.88b. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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- 100%
As active disease
Notes on this code
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- Note: Continue a 100 percent evaluation beyond the cessation of treatment for active disease. Six months after discontinuance of such treatment, determine the appropriate disability rating by mandatory VA examination. Any change in evaluation based upon that or any subsequent examination shall be subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e) of this chapter. Thereafter, rate under the appropriate body system any residual disability of infection, which includes, but is not limited to, skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy, or amputations.
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 6302)
Understanding the Condition
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is an infectious disease. Under the VA rating schedule, it is evaluated under Diagnostic Code 6302, found in § 4.88b, within the body system covering Infectious Diseases, Immune Disorders and Nutritional Deficiencies.
Available Rating Level
The rating schedule provides the following evaluation for this condition:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | As active disease |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating leprosy (Hansen's disease), the VA applies the following approach:
- During active disease: A 100 percent evaluation is assigned.
- After treatment ends: The 100 percent evaluation is continued beyond the cessation of treatment for active disease.
- Six months after treatment stops: A mandatory VA examination is used to determine the appropriate disability rating.
- Changes to your evaluation: Any change in evaluation based upon that examination or any subsequent examination is subject to the provisions of § 3.105(e).
- Rating residual disability: After the periods described above, any residual disability of infection is rated under the appropriate body system. This includes, but is not limited to, skin lesions, peripheral neuropathy, or amputations.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6302. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of any specific outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.88b, diagnostic code 6302. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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