VASRD 7800 · Skin / Appearance
Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck at 80% VA Disability Rating
Severe and obvious facial deformity
80%: single veteran, no dependents
$2,102.15
$25,225.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 80%
Four or more characteristics of disfigurement with gross distortion
80% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck rated at 80%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $2,102.15 |
| With spouse | $2,277.15 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,406.15 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,493.15 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $2,219.15 |
Lower tier
50% Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck
$1,132.90 /mo single
Common questions about 80% for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck
- How much does a 80% VA rating for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck pay?
- A single veteran rated 80% for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck receives $2,102.15 per month ($25,225.80/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 $2,406.15.
- What does it take to get a 80% rating for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck?
- Four or more characteristics of disfigurement with gross distortion
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 80%?
- 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 80% alone.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck are on the main condition page.
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