VASRD 7805 · Skin Conditions
Scars, Other VA Disability Rating
Scars that don’t fall into standard categories but still cause pain or limitation.
How the VA Evaluates Scars, Other
The rating distinguishes between a scar that's painful or unstable, which supports the compensable 10% tier, and a stable, painless scar, which rates at the noncompensable 0% tier - there's no scale of severity beyond that single distinction.
Approval outlook
Moderate (~55%) if scar is painful or unstable.
Veterans service-connected
~4,800 veterans
Typical rating awarded
~10%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.
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Best Evidence to Gather
- •A dermatology exam confirming the scar's characteristics.
- •Photos of the scar showing its current condition.
- •Your surgical or injury history explaining the scar's origin.
Strategy Tips
- •Photograph the scar regularly, since visual documentation over time helps establish whether it's genuinely unstable (breaking down or reopening) rather than simply having an unusual appearance.
- •Describe any impact on mobility if the scar is near a joint, since functional limitation adds important context even though this code's rating itself is based on pain and stability.
C&P Exam Pitfalls
- •Not showing visual proof of the scar's condition during the exam.
- •Describing the scar as healed with no issues, which supports only the noncompensable tier even if it caused problems in the past.
Common Filing Mistakes
- •Failing to note pain or instability specifically, since that single factor determines whether this code is compensable at all.
- •No history of treatment included, which can make it harder to establish the scar as a genuine ongoing issue.
Onset Patterns
- •Scars rated under this catch-all code typically follow surgery or an injury that didn't result in the specific characteristics (size, depth, or count) covered by the more specific scar codes.
Secondary Conditions
Conditions commonly linked to Scars, Other. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.
Common Among These Military Jobs
Military occupational specialties (MOS) where Scars, Other is frequently claimed.
Common questions about Scars, Other
- Is Scars, Other a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Scars, Other under VASRD diagnostic code 7805 (Skin Conditions). Scars that don’t fall into standard categories but still cause pain or limitation.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Scars, Other?
- Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Scars, Other at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 4,800 veterans are service-connected for Scars, Other. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate (~55%) if scar is painful or unstable.
- What evidence helps prove Scars, Other for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Scars, Other claim includes: A dermatology exam confirming the scar's characteristics.; Photos of the scar showing its current condition.; Your surgical or injury history explaining the scar's origin..
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Scars, Other?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Scars, Other: Failing to note pain or instability specifically, since that single factor determines whether this code is compensable at all.; No history of treatment included, which can make it harder to establish the scar as a genuine ongoing issue..
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Scars, Other?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Scars, Other include: Keloids, Skin Breakdown. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.118 — Schedule of ratings — skin conditions (Diagnostic Code 7805)
Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
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