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Lupus erythematosus, systemic (disseminated)
Infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies · 38 CFR § 4.88b
Diagnostic Code 6350 is the VASRD entry for Lupus erythematosus, systemic (disseminated). VA applies the controlling criteria, shared formulas, and special instructions shown in 38 CFR Part 4. VMC presents this material for education and reference; it does not determine a Veteran's diagnosis, service connection, or evaluation.
Recorded index labels
These labels are already stored for this diagnostic code. They are not a new condition, rating, or medical relationship.
Appendix B
- Lupus erythematosus.
Appendix C
- Erythematosus
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Source-verified VASRD criteria
How VA rates this diagnostic code
These percentages summarize the regulatory criteria already mapped to this diagnostic code. They do not predict a Veteran's individual evaluation or establish service connection.
Not to be combined with ratings under DC 7809 Acute, with frequent exacerbations, producing severe impairment of health
Exacerbations lasting a week or more, 2 or 3 times per year
Exacerbations once or twice a year or symptomatic during the past 2 years
Regulatory notes
- Note: Evaluate this condition either by combining the evaluations for residuals under the appropriate system, or by evaluating DC 6350, whichever method results in a higher evaluation.
Body system and anatomy metadata
Body system: Infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Anatomy / region tags: systemic non localized
These tags support discovery and body-map compatibility. They do not establish Veteran-specific laterality or entitlement.
Official VA DBQ references
DBQ catalog: va-dbq-2026.09.16 · Retrieved 2026-09-16. Official VA inventory ↗
- HIV-Related Illnesses ↗ Related resourceCatalog category: Infectious Diseases
Related by body system only. No reviewed condition-specific form match or requirement has been established.
- Infectious Diseases (other than HIV-related illness chronic fatigue syndrome and tuberculosis) ↗ Related resourceCatalog category: Infectious Diseases
Related by body system only. No reviewed condition-specific form match or requirement has been established.
- Persian Gulf/Afghanistan Infectious Diseases ↗ Related resourceCatalog category: Infectious Diseases
Related by body system only. No reviewed condition-specific form match or requirement has been established.
- Tuberculosis ↗ Related resourceCatalog category: Infectious Diseases
Related by body system only. No reviewed condition-specific form match or requirement has been established.
- Nutritional Deficiencies ↗ Related resourceCatalog category: Nutrition
Related by body system only. No reviewed condition-specific form match or requirement has been established.
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Evidence information
When reviewing the criteria, useful evidence categories can include diagnosis and treatment records, objective testing identified by the schedule, documented frequency/duration/severity when the criteria use those concepts, and functional effects described in medical or lay evidence. The relevant evidence depends on the actual claim and medical facts.
VMC does not diagnose conditions, guarantee a percentage, or advise anyone to exaggerate symptoms.
Legal basis and source identification
38 CFR § 4.88b · Source current through 2026-08-06 · Verified 2026-08-10
Registry content release: vasrd-registry-2026.08.1