Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 7801
Scars, Deep and Nonlinear Secondary to Scars, Other
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Scars, Deep and Nonlinear when it develops after Scars, Other.
Why Scars, Deep and Nonlinear Is Linked to Scars, Other
Can form at scar site
Primary condition · VASRD 7805
Scars, Other
Scars that don’t fall into standard categories but still cause pain or limitation.
Secondary condition · VASRD 7801
Scars, Deep and Nonlinear
Thick scars that are deep below skin or have irregular shape, often painful or limiting motion.
Scars, Deep and Nonlinear VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Scars, Deep and Nonlinear the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Scars, Other — severity of Scars, Deep and Nonlinear itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
10% Scars, Other + 20% Scars, Deep and Nonlinear = 28%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 10% and 20% combine to 28%, not 30%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Scars, Deep and Nonlinear Secondary Claim
- •Surgical or wound care records documenting the original injury and treatment.
- •Photo documentation showing the scar's depth, shape, and measured size.
Common questions about Scars, Deep and Nonlinear secondary to Scars, Other
- Can Scars, Deep and Nonlinear be service-connected as secondary to Scars, Other?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Can form at scar site You'll need a current Scars, Deep and Nonlinear diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Scars, Other — the…
- What VA rating can I get for Scars, Deep and Nonlinear as a secondary condition?
- Scars, Deep and Nonlinear is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 7801 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Scars, Deep and Nonlinear itself, not on the severity of Scars, Other.
- How does a secondary Scars, Deep and Nonlinear claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 10% rating for Scars, Other combined with a 20% rating for Scars, Deep and Nonlinear (example figures) produces a combined rating of 28%, not 30%. Approving Scars, Deep and Nonlinear as secondary still typically raises yo…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Scars, Deep and Nonlinear as secondary to Scars, Other?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Scars, Deep and Nonlinear diagnosis includes: Surgical or wound care records documenting the original injury and treatment.; Photo documentation showing the scar's depth, shape, and measured size.. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provider explaining how…
Primary condition
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Secondary condition
Full Scars, Deep and Nonlinear guide
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