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DC 7801Skin Conditions38 CFR Part 4, DC 7801

Burn Scars, Not Head, Face, or Neck (Body and Extremities)

VA disability rating criteria for Burn Scars, Not Head, Face, or Neck (Body and Extremities) under Diagnostic Code 7801. The VA assigns ratings of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

10%Disability Rating

Burn scars of the body or extremities (not head/face/neck): Area of deep or unstable scars covering < 5% of the body surface area; or superficial scars < 20% BSA; pigmentation changes with minor functional limitation.

Note: BSA = body surface area. Evaluate by Rule of Nines for initial area estimation.

20%Disability Rating

Burn scars of the body or extremities: Area of deep or unstable scars covering 5–14% BSA; or superficial scars covering 20–39% BSA; moderate functional limitation (contractures affecting ROM).

30%Disability Rating

Burn scars of the body or extremities: Area of deep or unstable scars covering 15–29% BSA; or superficial scars covering 40–59% BSA; significant functional limitation from contractures.

40%Disability Rating

Burn scars of the body or extremities: Area of deep or unstable scars covering 30% or more BSA; or superficial scars covering 60% or more BSA; marked functional limitation from extensive contractures.

Secondary Conditions

1 known secondary condition linked to Burn Scars, Not Head, Face, or Neck (Body and Extremities)

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