Chloracne
Chloracne. Diagnostic Code 7829.
Overview
Chloracne is an acne like skin condition linked to certain chemical exposures.
How VA rates it
Diagnostic Code 7829 · 38 CFR 4.118
Here is a plain language summary of the rating levels in the regulation. Read the official text for the exact wording.
| Rating | Summary of the criteria |
|---|---|
| 30% | Deep acne affecting 40 percent or more of the face and neck. |
| 20% | Deep acne affecting skin fold areas such as the armpits or groin. |
| 10% | Deep acne affecting less than 40 percent of the face and neck, or other body areas. |
| 0% | Superficial acne of any extent. |
It may instead be rated as disfigurement or scars, depending on the predominant disability.
Common secondary connections
These are conditions often discussed in connection with Chloracne. A secondary claim generally needs medical evidence that one condition caused or worsened another. This list is general education, not a suggestion about any claim.
- Scars
- Anxiety or depression
Presumptive notes
VA lists chloracne as an Agent Orange presumptive condition, with a rule that it must be at least 10 percent disabling within 1 year of exposure. Read the full eligibility rules on VA.gov.
Evidence veterans generally gather
VA describes evidence types in its evidence guide. For this condition, veterans often collect:
- Dermatology records
- Service records showing qualifying locations
- A current diagnosis from a medical provider
- Service treatment records and personnel records
- VA and private treatment records
- Statements from you, family, or fellow service members (lay statements)
- A Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) completed by a provider, if available
Official source
Rating levels: 38 CFR 4.118 on eCFR. Rules change; always confirm the current text.
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