Skin

DC 7822

Papulosquamous disorders not listed elsewhere (including lichen planus, large or small plaque parapsoriasis, pityriasis lichenoides et varioliformis acuta (PLEVA), lymphomatoid papulosus, mycosis fungoides, and pityriasis rubra pilaris (PRP)).

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Diagnostic Code
7822
CFR Section
§4.118 — Skin
No rating criteria available for this code yet.

What Raters Look For

Based on M21-1 adjudication criteria for Skin conditions. These are the factors a VA rater evaluates when assigning a rating percentage.

M21-1 III.iv.4.H
  • •Percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) affected — documented in dermatology notes
  • •Location: whether the affected area includes exposed skin (face, hands, etc.)
  • •Treatment required: topical only vs. systemic therapy (oral medications, biologics, phototherapy)
  • •Frequency of medical visits for treatment or flares
  • •Disfigurement — scarring, discoloration, or tissue loss visible on exam
  • •Impact on daily activities and occupational function
NoteSystemic therapy requirement is often the key factor that moves a rating from 30% to 60%. Documentation of oral or injectable medications is critical.