Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 7805)

The VA rates Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 under Diagnostic Code 7805 at the following tiers: 0%, 10%, 30%, 60%. The minimum 0% rating requires: No more than topical therapy required over the past 12-month period and at least one of the following. The maximum 60% rating requires: At least one of the following.

Diagnostic Code 7805 is the VA rating identifier for Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.118. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.

The highest schedular rating for Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 under DC 7805 is 60%. This tier requires: At least one of the following. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.

Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.118, Diagnostic Code 7805. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.

Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.

Service connection for Scars, other; and other effects of scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7804 requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.