Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)

How much does a 10% VA rating for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)?

Area or areas of at least 6 square inches (39 sq. cm.) but less than 12 square inches (77 sq. cm.)

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)?

10%: Total affected area of at least 6 but under 12 square inches (39–77 sq. cm.). Below 39 sq. cm. this code is noncompensable. 20%: Total affected area of at least 12 but under 72 square inches (77–465 sq. cm.).

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Pain Disorder is service-connected as secondary to Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not 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 10% alone.