All VA diagnostic codes › §4.118
38 CFR Diagnostic Code 7804 — Scar(s), unstable or painful
Rating schedule §4.118 — § 4.118 Schedule of ratings—skin.
| Rating | Criteria (38 CFR §4.118) |
|---|---|
| 30% | Five or more scars that are unstable or painful |
| 20% | Three or four scars that are unstable or painful |
| 10% | One or two scars that are unstable or painful |
Notes in the regulation
- Note (1): An unstable scar is one where, for any reason, there is frequent loss of covering of skin over the scar.
- Note (2): If one or more scars are both unstable and painful, add 10 percent to the evaluation that is based on the total number of unstable or painful scars
- Note (3): Scars evaluated under diagnostic codes 7800, 7801, 7802, or 7805 may also receive an evaluation under this diagnostic code, when applicable
Source. Quoted from 38 CFR Part 4, the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities, as published by the eCFR for 2026-07-01. We quote the regulation rather than paraphrase it. The rating schedule changes; check the eCFR link for the current text.
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
2026 base rates, all ratings (veteran alone)
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
This is reference information, not a rating decision and not legal advice. What a claim actually receives depends on the evidence of record.
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