VASRD 7804 · Skin Conditions

Scars, Unstable or Painful at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Five or more scars that are unstable, painful, or both.

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 30%

Five or more scars that are unstable or painful

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$552.47
With spouse	$617.47
With spouse + 1 child	$666.47
With spouse + 2 children	$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$596.47

Lower tier

20% Scars, Unstable or Painful

$356.66 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Scars, Unstable or Painful

How much does a 30% VA rating for Scars, Unstable or Painful pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Scars, Unstable or Painful?

Five or more scars that are unstable or painful.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Scars, Unstable or Painful gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 30%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.118, Schedule of ratings, skin conditions (Diagnostic Code 7804)
VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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