10%
Official criteria
Area or areas of 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.) or greaterPlain-language summary
The qualifying area is at least 144 square inches.
Scars without underlying soft tissue damage
For scars not of the head, face, or neck that are not associated with underlying soft tissue damage, VA lists a 10-percent area threshold.
Skinsuperficial scarburn scar
Official schedule
Percentage levels and criteria
Plain-language summaries explain the text; they do not decide whether any level applies.
Source record
Open official eCFR source38 CFR § 4.118—Schedule of ratings, skin
38 CFR § 4.118, DC 7802 · Effective Aug 13, 2018 · Reviewed Jul 24, 2026