Diagnostic Code 7805 evaluates scars by functional limitation
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“Under Diagnostic Code 7805, scars are evaluated based on limitation of function of the affected part.”
Summary
Diagnostic Code 7805 directs that scars be rated according to the limitation of function of the part affected. This evaluation method is consistently described in the regulatory text and VA rating guidelines.
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- Federal Register :: Schedule for Rating Disabilities; Evaluation of Scars
Current diagnostic code 7805 has been most commonly used to evaluate well-healed, asymptomatic, linear surgical or wound scars. This diagnostic code includes a direction to rate on limitation of function of affected part.
- 1418696.txt
The schedular rating criteria, ... weighing the lay and medical evidence of record, the Veteran's scars are asymptomatic and do not result in any pain or functional limitations....
- 1517402.txt
Note (2) provides that a 10 percent ... rater to see 38 C.F.R. 4.68 (amputation rule). 38 C.F.R. 4.118. Diagnostic Code 7805 provides that other scars are to be rated on limitation of function of affected part....
- Citation NR: 9603484 Decision Date: 02/09/96 Archive Date: 02/20/96
On examination, residual scarring was not shown to be disfiguring, poorly nourished, ulcerated, tender or painful to touch. There was also no clinical evidence indicating that it produced any functional limitation of any body part. Accordingly, the Board concludes that there is no basis to ...
- eCFR :: 38 CFR Part 4 -- Schedule for Rating Disabilities
Ragged, depressed and adherent scars indicating wide damage to muscle groups in missile track. Palpation shows loss of deep fascia or muscle substance, or soft flabby muscles in wound area. Muscles swell and harden abnormally in contraction. Tests of strength, endurance, or coordinated movements ...
- eCFR :: 38 CFR 4.118 -- Schedule of ratings—skin.
(b) Two or more skin conditions may be combined in accordance with § 4.25 only if separate areas of skin are involved. If two or more skin conditions involve the same area of skin, then only the highest evaluation shall be used.
- 451 Department of Veterans Affairs § 4.118 Rating
Rate as scars (DC’s 7801, 7802, 7803, 7804, or 7805), disfigurement of the head, face, or neck (DC 7800), or impairment of · function (under the appropriate body sys- tem). Note: If a skin malignancy requires therapy · that is comparable to that used for sys- temic malignancies, i.e., systemic chemo- therapy, X-ray therapy more extensive · than to the skin, or surgery more exten- sive than wide local excision, a 100-per- cent evaluation will be assigned from the ·
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