Inflammation of blood vessels in the skin causing rashes, sores, or discoloration.
Medical records documenting each vasculitic episode are central to establishing your rating level. Records should show how many episodes occurred within the past 12-month period, with dates and clinical findings confirming each one. At the 10% and 30% levels, records that show prescriptions for intermittent systemic immunosuppressive therapy and the reason it was prescribed help establish the treatment requirement. At the 60% level, records showing that vasculitis persisted despite continuous immunosuppressive therapy — including treatment plans, prescription histories, and physician notes about lack of response — are important.
Your doctor's notes describing the frequency, severity, and duration of episodes support the count required at each level. If your condition has caused scarring or disfigurement of the head, face, or neck, photographs and exam findings documenting those changes may also be relevant. Statements from you or people who know you describing how flares affect your ability to work or carry out daily activities can help show the real-world impact of your symptoms.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
