VASRD 7801 · Skin Conditions
Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) at 40% VA Disability Rating
Total affected area of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or more.
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 40%
Area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) rated at 40%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse | $882.84 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $947.84 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $990.84 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $853.84 |
Lower tier
30% Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)
- How much does a 40% VA rating for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) pay?
- A single veteran rated 40% for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck) receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.
- What does it take to get a 40% rating for Scars With Underlying Soft Tissue Damage (Not of the Head, Face, or Neck)?
- Area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greater
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- 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 40% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.118 — Schedule of ratings — skin conditions (Diagnostic Code 7801)
- 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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