| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
Five or more scars that are unstable or painful |
30 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
Three or four scars that are unstable or painful |
20 |
| Description | Percentage |
|---|---|
|
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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