Lupus
Lupus is a VA-ratable condition under diagnostic code 6350 in the Infectious Diseases category. Maximum rating: 100%.
Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Acute, with frequent exacerbations, producing severe impairment of health |
| 60% | Exacerbations lasting a week or more, 2 or 3 times per year |
| 30% | Exacerbations once or twice a year or symptomatic during the past 2 years |
| 10% | Exacerbations once or twice a year or symptomatic during the past 2 years |
Important Notes
Or rate as residuals, e.g., kidney, heart, eye, digestive, skin conditions. Combine ratings, but do not rate same symptoms under different diagnoses.
Filing Tips
Pro Tip: The VA won't connect the dots for you. That's your job. Build the paper trail before you file.
Gather medical evidence showing a current diagnosis of this condition.
Document in-service events, injuries, or exposures that caused or aggravated this condition.
Consider a nexus letter from a medical professional linking your condition to service.
Review the rating criteria for DC 6350 to understand what symptoms warrant higher ratings.