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Diagnostic Code 7804: Scar(s), unstable or painful
Skin · 38 CFR §4.118 · All codes in this system
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Five or more scars that are unstable or painful | 30% |
| Three or four scars that are unstable or painful | 20% |
| One or two scars that are unstable or painful | 10% |
| 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 | |
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Source: eCFR Title 38, 38 CFR §4.118, current as of 2026-11-05. Criteria text is the regulatory text, reproduced verbatim for reference; it is not legal advice.