Cancer · 38 CFR 4.118 · DC 7833
Melanoma VA Disability Rating
Melanoma (malignant skin neoplasm) rates 100% during active disease + 6-month convalescent period under DC 7833. PACT Act burn-pit presumptive. Residuals rated on scarring (DC 7800-7806) plus any organ involvement from metastasis.
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Active malignant melanoma. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for melanoma frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Surgical scars
- Lymphedema (post-node dissection)
- Metastatic disease
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.118 (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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