VA Diagnostic Code 7811Tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris), active or inactive:
Rated under § 4.118. No rating levels have been extracted for this code yet — use the official source.
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Rate under §§ 4.88c or 4.89, whichever is appropriate
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Tuberculosis Luposa (Lupus Vulgaris) — VA Diagnostic Code 7811
Understanding This Skin Condition
Tuberculosis luposa, also known as lupus vulgaris, is a skin condition rated under the VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities. It appears under Diagnostic Code 7811 within the Skin body system, and is addressed in the Code of Federal Regulations at § 4.118.
This condition may be evaluated whether it is active or inactive.
How the VA Rates This Condition
Diagnostic Code 7811 does not use a standalone percentage ladder. Instead, the rating criteria direct that this condition is:
Rated under §§ 4.88c or 4.89, whichever is appropriate.
This means the VA determines the applicable evaluation by applying the criteria found in those referenced sections, based on the specifics of the individual case.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating tuberculosis luposa (lupus vulgaris) under Diagnostic Code 7811, the VA:
- Identifies the condition as active or inactive.
- Applies the rating standards set out in § 4.88c or § 4.89, selecting whichever is appropriate to the circumstances.
- Relies on the criteria in those sections to determine the evaluation, rather than a rating table specific to this code.
This information is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the VA rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 7811 (§ 4.118). It is not a prediction of any outcome or a substitute for professional guidance.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.118, diagnostic code 7811. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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