VASRD 7803 · Skin
Scars, superficial, unstable at 20% VA Disability Rating
Three or more unstable scars
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Scars, superficial, unstable rated at 20%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $356.66 |
| With spouse | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $356.66 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $356.66 |
Lower tier
10% Scars, superficial, unstable
$180.42 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Scars, superficial, unstable
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Scars, superficial, unstable pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Scars, superficial, unstable receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.
- What does it take to get a 20% rating for Scars, superficial, unstable?
- Three or more unstable scars
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Nerve pain is service-connected as secondary to Scars, superficial, unstable, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Scars, superficial, unstable are on the main condition page.
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