VA Diagnostic Code 7813Dermatophytosis (ringworm: Of body, tinea corporis; of head, tinea capitis; of feet, tinea pedis; of beard area, tinea barbae; of nails, tinea unguium (onychomycosis); of inguinal area (jock itch), tinea cruris; tinea versicolor).
Rated from 0% to 60% under § 4.118. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 60%
At least one of the following
- 60%
Constant or near-constant systemic therapy including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, phototherapy, retinoids, biologics, photochemotherapy, psoralen with long-wave ultraviolet-A light (PUVA), or other immunosuppressive drugs required over the past 12-month period
- 30%
At least one of the following
- 10%
At least one of the following
- 0%
No more than topical therapy required over the past 12-month period and at least one of the following
General rating formula
General Rating Formula For The Skin
Dermatophytosis (Ringworm) — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 7813)
What This Condition Is
Dermatophytosis is a group of common fungal skin infections often known as "ringworm." Depending on where it appears on the body, it goes by different names, including:
- Tinea corporis — ringworm of the body
- Tinea capitis — ringworm of the head/scalp
- Tinea pedis — athlete's foot (feet)
- Tinea barbae — ringworm of the beard area
- Tinea unguium (onychomycosis) — fungal infection of the nails
- Tinea cruris — jock itch (inguinal area)
- Tinea versicolor — a fungal infection affecting skin pigmentation
This condition falls under the Skin body system and is addressed in the federal rating regulations at § 4.118.
How the VA Rates It
Dermatophytosis (Diagnostic Code 7813) is evaluated under the General Rating Formula for the Skin. The VA assigns a disability percentage based on the criteria described below.
Available Rating Levels
| Rating | What It Reflects |
|---|---|
| 60% | At least one of the following applies: constant or near-constant systemic therapy — including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, phototherapy, retinoids, biologics, photochemotherapy, psoralen with long-wave ultraviolet-A light (PUVA), or other immunosuppressive drugs — required over the past 12-month period. |
| 30% | At least one of the qualifying criteria under the General Rating Formula for the Skin applies. |
| 10% | At least one of the qualifying criteria under the General Rating Formula for the Skin applies. |
| 0% | No more than topical therapy required over the past 12-month period, and at least one of the qualifying criteria applies. |
What the VA Looks For
When rating dermatophytosis, the VA considers factors described in the General Rating Formula for the Skin, with particular attention to:
- The type of treatment required over the past 12-month period — for example, whether the condition was managed with topical therapy only, or required systemic therapy.
- How often systemic treatment was needed — such as whether systemic therapy (including corticosteroids, phototherapy, retinoids, biologics, photochemotherapy, PUVA, or other immunosuppressive drugs) was constant or near-constant.
This information summarizes the rating schedule entry for Diagnostic Code 7813 under § 4.118. It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.118, diagnostic code 7813. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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