Note (a): Systemic therapy is treatment administered through any route other than the skin; topical therapy is administered through the skin.
Note (b): Two or more skin conditions may be combined under § 4.25 only if separate skin areas are involved. If the same area is involved, only the highest evaluation applies.
Description | Rating |
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7808 Old World leishmaniasis (cutaneous, Oriental sore): | |
Rate as disfigurement of the head, face, or neck (DC 7800), scars (DC’s, 7801, 7802, 7803, 7804, or 7805), or dermatitis (DC 7806), depending upon the predominant disabililty | |
Note: Evaluate non-cutaneous (visceral) leishmaniasis under DC 6301 (visceral leishmaniasis). |