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Diagnostic Code 7828: Acne
Skin · 38 CFR §4.118 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting 40 percent or more of the face and neck | 30% |
| Deep acne (deep inflamed nodules and pus-filled cysts) affecting less than 40 percent of the face and neck, or deep acne other than on the face and neck | 10% |
| Superficial acne (comedones, papules, pustules) of any extent | 0% |
| Or rate as disfigurement of the head, face, or neck (DC 7800) or scars (DCs 7801, 7802, 7804, or 7805), depending upon the predominant disability | |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.118, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.