Other Scars and Effects of Scars

DC 7805Skin38 CFR 4.118, DC 7805

Scars that cause disabling effects not covered by the other scar codes. This includes scars that limit motion, cause muscle damage, or affect the function of a body part. The VA rates these based on the specific limitation caused by the scar.

How the VA rates this condition

The VA rates this condition based on how much it affects your ability to work and carry out daily activities. The examiner will focus on the functional limitations your condition causes, not just the diagnosis itself.

Diagnostic code

DC 7805

Rating range

0% – 0%

Rating levels

Rating criteria are defined in 38 CFR 4.118, DC 7805. This guide presents a plain-language summary and is not a substitute for the full regulatory text. Always consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney for case-specific advice.

Rating Levels

Your scar does not cause any disabling effects beyond what is already rated under other scar diagnostic codes.

What the VA looks for

No functional limitation from scar
No limitation of motion from scar
Scar rated under other DC codes already

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not realizing this code allows separate ratings — DC 7805 lets you get an additional rating for any functional limitation your scar causes, on top of ratings under DC 7800-7804.
⚠Not documenting range of motion loss — if a scar on your knee or shoulder limits how far you can bend it, that limitation should be measured and rated under the appropriate musculoskeletal code via DC 7805.
⚠Missing nerve damage from scars — scars can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in surrounding areas. This nerve involvement can be rated separately.
⚠Forgetting to mention muscle damage — deep scars can damage underlying muscles, warranting a separate muscle injury rating.

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How the VA rates this condition

Diagnostic code

DC 7805

Rating range

0% – 0%

Rating levels

Rating Levels

Your scar does not cause any disabling effects beyond what is already rated under other scar diagnostic codes.

What the VA looks for

No functional limitation from scar
No limitation of motion from scar
Scar rated under other DC codes already

Common Pitfalls

⚠Not realizing this code allows separate ratings — DC 7805 lets you get an additional rating for any functional limitation your scar causes, on top of ratings under DC 7800-7804.

⚠Not documenting range of motion loss — if a scar on your knee or shoulder limits how far you can bend it, that limitation should be measured and rated under the appropriate musculoskeletal code via DC 7805.

⚠Missing nerve damage from scars — scars can cause numbness, tingling, or pain in surrounding areas. This nerve involvement can be rated separately.

⚠Forgetting to mention muscle damage — deep scars can damage underlying muscles, warranting a separate muscle injury rating.