Evidence checklist
Dermatitis / Eczema
Evidence strength
Mark what you already have below and your evidence strength appears here.
Specialist opinion
Highest value0 of 2 collectedYour dermatologist should estimate what percentage of your total body and exposed areas (face, neck, hands) are affected during flares. This percentage drives the VA rating.
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A medical opinion connecting your skin condition to exposures, stress, or onset during military service.
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Treatment records
0 of 2 collectedRecords of every cream, ointment, and pill prescribed for your skin. Track whether you used oral steroids or other pills (systemic therapy) and for how many total weeks.
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Keep a written record of every course of oral steroids or immunosuppressive pills, including start and stop dates. The total weeks of systemic therapy in the past year determines your rating level.
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Lay statements
0 of 3 collectedTake dated photos when your skin is at its worst. Dermatitis comes and goes, so photos during flares show the real severity.
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A written statement from someone who can describe observable symptoms and how your condition affects daily life.
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Your own written account of how this condition affects your daily activities, work, and relationships. Describe your worst days.
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Benefits questionnaire
0 of 1 collectedA standardized VA form capturing body surface area affected, treatment history, and whether systemic therapy was needed.
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Service records
0 of 1 collectedMilitary medical records showing in-service treatment, complaints, or injuries related to this condition.
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