Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck

How much does a 10% VA rating for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck?

With one characteristic of disfigurement

What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck?

10%: One of the eight listed characteristics of disfigurement. 30%: Tissue loss plus distortion or asymmetry of one facial feature, or two or three characteristics of disfigurement.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Social Anxiety is service-connected as secondary to Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.