---
title: "DC 7823 - Vitiligo:"
diagnostic_code: "7823"
body_system: "Skin"
cfr_section: "§ 4.118"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/skin/7823-vitiligo"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.118"
updated: "2026-07-21T21:19:13.827631Z"
---

# DC 7823 - Vitiligo:

Rated under § 4.118. Body system: Skin.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 10% | With exposed areas affected |
| 0% | With no exposed areas affected |

# Vitiligo (VA Diagnostic Code 7823)

*Skin condition rated under 38 CFR § 4.118*

## What Is Vitiligo?

Vitiligo is a skin condition affecting the skin. Under the VA's rating schedule, it is evaluated based on whether the areas of skin affected are **exposed** or **not exposed**.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns one of two disability rating levels for vitiligo under Diagnostic Code 7823:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **10%** | With exposed areas affected |
| **0%** | With no exposed areas affected |

## What the VA Looks For

When rating vitiligo under Diagnostic Code 7823, the key factor is **whether exposed areas of the body are affected**:

- If **exposed areas are affected**, the condition is rated at **10%**.
- If **no exposed areas are affected**, the condition is rated at **0%**.

This rating is assigned under the Skin body system, in accordance with 38 CFR § 4.118.

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.118