VASRD 7820 · Skin
Benign skin neoplasms VA Disability Rating
Non-cancerous skin growths that may require treatment or removal.
VA Rating Tiers
How the VA Evaluates Benign skin neoplasms
The rating scales from asymptomatic growths removed without complications at the noncompensable tier, up to growths requiring continuous treatment or surgical intervention at the highest tier, confirmed through dermatology notes, biopsy results, and a documented treatment history.
Approval rate
Moderate
Annual service-connected
3,500 veterans
Average rating
10%
Best Evidence to Gather
- •A biopsy report confirming the growth is benign.
- •Photos documenting the growths over time.
- •Dermatologist notes tracking treatment and recurrence.
Strategy Tips
- •Track recurrence over time, since how often these growths come back is central to which rating tier applies.
- •Photograph affected areas regularly, since visual documentation supports both the recurrence pattern and any cosmetic impact.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Claiming the condition without recurrence data to establish an ongoing pattern.
- •No pathology report confirming the diagnosis.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •No treatment records showing ongoing management.
- •No dermatology visit on record to confirm the diagnosis.
Onset Patterns
- •These growths often develop gradually, and can be triggered or worsened by skin irritation or trauma during service.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Benign skin neoplasms. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Scarring
Pain
Disfigurement
Common Among These Military Jobs
Military occupational specialties (MOS) where Benign skin neoplasms is frequently claimed.
Common questions about Benign skin neoplasms
- Is Benign skin neoplasms a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Benign skin neoplasms under VASRD diagnostic code 7820 (Skin). Non-cancerous skin growths that may require treatment or removal.
- What VA disability rating can I get for Benign skin neoplasms?
- Possible VA ratings for Benign skin neoplasms are 0%, 10%, 30%, 50%. Examples: 0%: Asymptomatic or removed without complications; 10%: Occasional recurrence, minor cosmetic impact; 30%: Frequent recurrence or disfigurement.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Benign skin neoplasms?
- The average awarded rating for Benign skin neoplasms is 10%. Roughly 3,500 veterans are service-connected for Benign skin neoplasms each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate.
- What evidence helps prove Benign skin neoplasms for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Benign skin neoplasms claim includes: A biopsy report confirming the growth is benign.; Photos documenting the growths over time.; Dermatologist notes tracking treatment and recurrence..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Benign skin neoplasms?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Benign skin neoplasms: No treatment records showing ongoing management.; No dermatology visit on record to confirm the diagnosis..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Benign skin neoplasms?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Benign skin neoplasms include: Scarring, Pain, Disfigurement. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
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