Vitiligo (DC 7823)

Body system: SkinRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.118DBQ: DBQ DERM Skin Diseases

Vitiligo is a skin condition where patches of skin lose their pigment (color), creating lighter or white spots. The VA rates vitiligo based on whether these discolored patches appear on exposed areas of your body like your face, hands, neck, or arms. You'll receive a 10% rating if exposed areas are affected, or 0% if only covered areas like your torso or upper legs show vitiligo patches.

Rating levels

  • 10% — You qualify for this rating if your vitiligo (a skin condition that causes white patches where skin loses its color) affects areas of your body that are normally visible when you're dressed in regular clothing. This includes places like your face, neck, hands, forearms, or any other skin that people can see during normal daily activities.
  • 0% — You qualify under this criteria if your vitiligo (a skin condition that causes white patches where skin loses its color) only affects areas of your body that are normally covered by clothing. The white patches must be limited to parts like your torso, upper arms, or upper legs that aren't visible when you're dressed in regular clothes.

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