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Burn Scar Contracture VA Disability Rating is rated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under DC 7801 of 38 C.F.R. § 4.118 across 4 severity tiers (60% -- >40% of body or exposed areas, or constant systemic therapy / 30% -- 20-40% of body or systemic therapy 6+ weeks / 10% -- 5-20% of body / 0% -- <5% of body). Service connection requires (1) a current diagnosis, (2) an in-service event, injury, or exposure, and (3) a medical nexus opinion linking the two under 38 C.F.R. § 3.303.
Burn scar contractures are rated under DC 7801 for deep nonlinear scars, plus any limitation of motion of the affected joint. Each affected area rated separately. Common in combat and vehicle-related burns.
Burn Scar Contracture (DC 7801) is evaluated under 38 C.F.R. § 4.118 using the skin rating framework. Because it is rated by analogy to the general schedule, the 4 levels below describe the body-system criteria the VA applies — the percentage assigned to Burn Scar Contracture depends on the specific findings (range of motion, frequency, severity, or functional loss) documented at the C&P exam and in the medical record.
Rating criteria reference 38 C.F.R. Part 4 (Schedule for Rating Disabilities). This entry has not yet undergone editorial review against the live regulation text — consult the authoritative source directly before relying on the criteria shown.