VASRD 7800 · Skin / Appearance
Disfigurement of the Head, Face or Neck at 80% VA Disability Rating
Tissue loss plus gross distortion or asymmetry of three or more facial features, or six or more of the eight listed characteristics of disfigurement.
80%: single veteran, no dependents
$2,102.15
$25,225.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 80%
With visible or palpable tissue loss and either gross distortion or asymmetry of three or more features or paired sets of features (nose, chin, forehead, eyes (including eyelids), ears (auricles), cheeks, lips), or; with six or more characteristics of disfigurement
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?
- With visible or palpable tissue loss and either gross distortion or asymmetry of three or more features or paired sets of features (nose, chin, forehead, eyes (including eyelids), ears (auricles), cheeks, lips), or; with six or more characteristics of disfigurement
- 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.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.118 — Schedule of ratings — skin conditions (Diagnostic Code 7800)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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