Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 7800: Burn Scars. Head/Face/Neck (Disfigurement) Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.118
- Rating range
- 10% to 80%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Skin conditions
The VA rates Burn Scars. Head/Face/Neck (Disfigurement) under diagnostic code 7800 in 38 CFR § 4.118. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 7800 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | One characteristic of disfigurement What raters look forone characteristic |
| 30% | Two or three characteristics of disfigurement What raters look for2-3 characteristics |
| 50% | Four or five characteristics of disfigurement What raters look for4-5 characteristics |
| 80% | Six or more characteristics, or visible tissue loss with either gross distortion or asymmetry of paired features What raters look for6+ characteristics; visible tissue loss; asymmetry |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 7800?
Diagnostic code 7800 is the VA rating schedule entry for Burn Scars. Head/Face/Neck (Disfigurement), found in 38 CFR § 4.118. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 7800?
DC 7800 provides ratings of 10%, 30%, 50%, 80%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 7800 require?
The 80% rating for Burn Scars. Head/Face/Neck (Disfigurement) requires: Six or more characteristics, or visible tissue loss with either gross distortion or asymmetry of paired features.