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Everything you need to file a successful VA disability claim. Browse 125+ conditions with rating criteria, evidence requirements, and 2026 compensation rates.
CONDITIONS
125
CATEGORIES
12
100% RATING
$3,938.58/mo
2026 COLA
+2.8%
Monthly payment for veteran without dependents. Rates effective December 1, 2025.
10% Rating
$180.42
/month
20% Rating
$356.66
/month
30% Rating
$552.47
/month
50% Rating
$1,132.90
/month
70% Rating
$1,808.45
/month
100% Rating
$3,938.58
/month
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Chronic lower back pain · Pain radiating to legs (sciatica) · Difficulty standing long periods
7 secondary conditions
Chronic back or neck pain · Pain worse with sitting or bending · Pain radiating to extremities
7 secondary conditions
Sharp pain from lower back to leg · Burning or tingling down the leg · Numbness in leg or foot
6 secondary conditions
Neck pain and stiffness · Reduced range of motion · Headaches
6 secondary conditions
Shoulder pain, especially at night · Pain with overhead activities · Weakness in shoulder
Pain with overhead motion · Weakness in shoulder · Night pain
Deep shoulder pain · Catching or locking · Instability
Knee pain · Swelling · Catching or locking
Anterior knee pain · Pain worse with stairs · Pain after prolonged sitting
Knee instability · Severe pain at injury · Swelling
Hip or groin pain · Stiffness · Limited range of motion
Ankle pain or swelling · Instability or giving way · Recurring sprains
Heel pain, especially in morning · Pain after prolonged standing · Pain worse after exercise
6 secondary conditions
Numbness in thumb, index, middle fingers · Tingling or burning · Weakness in hand
Outer elbow pain · Weak grip strength · Pain with grasping
Inner elbow pain · Weak grip · Pain with wrist flexion
Joint pain · Stiffness, especially morning · Swelling
Jaw pain · Clicking or popping · Difficulty opening mouth
Radiating pain · Numbness or tingling · Weakness in extremities
Back or neck pain · Numbness in extremities · Weakness
Back or neck pain · Radiating pain to extremities · Numbness or tingling
Lower back pain · Leg pain or numbness · Muscle tightness
Foot pain · Ankle pain · Difficulty standing on toes
8 secondary conditions
Painful bump at base of big toe · Swelling and redness · Restricted toe movement
Sudden severe joint pain · Swelling and redness · Warmth in joint
Widespread chronic pain · Fatigue · Sleep disturbances
Nightmares or flashbacks · Intrusive thoughts · Hypervigilance
Flashbacks of trauma · Nightmares · Severe anxiety
Re-experiencing trauma · Avoidance behaviors · Hyperarousal
Persistent sadness or hopelessness · Loss of interest in activities · Fatigue or low energy
Excessive worry or fear · Restlessness · Fatigue
Recurrent panic attacks · Heart palpitations · Sweating and trembling
Manic episodes (elevated mood, increased activity) · Depressive episodes · Rapid mood changes
Difficulty falling asleep · Difficulty staying asleep · Early morning awakening
Stress reaction to life changes · Anxiety or depression · Difficulty coping
Inability to control use · Cravings · Tolerance
Fear of social situations · Fear of judgment or embarrassment · Avoidance of social interactions
Fear of open or crowded spaces · Fear of leaving home · Panic symptoms in certain situations
Intrusive obsessive thoughts · Compulsive behaviors · Anxiety when unable to perform rituals
Abnormal eating behaviors · Preoccupation with food/weight · Body image distortion
Memory problems · Difficulty concentrating · Mood swings
Severe throbbing headache · Nausea or vomiting · Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
6 secondary conditions
Bilateral head pain · Tight band-like sensation · Mild to moderate pain
Numbness or tingling in hands/feet · Burning pain · Loss of sensation
Headaches · Memory problems · Difficulty concentrating
Seizures of various types · Loss of consciousness · Muscle spasms or convulsions
Spinning sensation · Dizziness · Balance problems
Facial weakness or paralysis · Drooping on one side of face · Difficulty closing eye
Fatigue · Vision problems · Numbness or tingling
Uncomfortable sensations in legs · Urge to move legs · Symptoms worse at rest
Vertigo episodes · Tinnitus · Hearing loss (fluctuating)
Ringing in ears (constant or intermittent) · Buzzing, hissing, or roaring sounds · Worse in quiet environments
6 secondary conditions
Difficulty understanding speech · Need to increase TV/radio volume · Frequently asking people to repeat
5 secondary conditions
Nasal congestion (one or both sides) · Difficulty breathing through nose · Frequent nosebleeds
Hoarseness or voice changes · Weak voice or voice loss · Throat irritation
Shortness of breath · Wheezing · Chest tightness
Chronic cough · Shortness of breath · Wheezing
Loud snoring · Witnessed breathing pauses during sleep · Gasping or choking during sleep
6 secondary conditions
Facial pain or pressure · Nasal congestion · Thick nasal discharge
Nasal congestion · Sneezing · Runny nose
Chronic cough · Shortness of breath · Wheezing
Persistent cough with mucus · Shortness of breath · Wheezing
Chronic cough · Shortness of breath · Chest pain
Chronic cough · Shortness of breath · Fatigue
Shortness of breath · Persistent dry cough · Chest pain
Often no symptoms (silent) · Headaches · Dizziness
Chest pain (angina) · Shortness of breath · Fatigue
Irregular heartbeat · Palpitations · Dizziness
Shortness of breath · Fatigue · Swelling in legs/ankles/feet
Leg pain with walking (claudication) · Numbness or weakness in legs · Coldness in lower leg or foot
Visible twisted veins · Leg pain or aching · Heaviness in legs
Leg swelling · Pain or tenderness · Skin discoloration
Shortness of breath · Fatigue · Heart murmur
Sharp chest pain · Pain worse when lying down · Pain relieved by sitting forward
Rapid heart rate · Palpitations · Dizziness
Heartburn · Regurgitation of food or liquid · Chest pain
Abdominal pain or cramping · Bloating · Diarrhea
Abdominal pain and cramping · Severe diarrhea · Rectal bleeding
Diarrhea with blood or pus · Abdominal pain and cramping · Urgency to defecate
Rectal bleeding · Pain or discomfort · Itching or irritation
Heartburn · Regurgitation · Difficulty swallowing
Upper abdominal pain · Nausea or vomiting · Feeling of fullness
Burning stomach pain · Feeling of fullness or bloating · Nausea
Abdominal pain (usually left side) · Fever · Nausea
Infrequent bowel movements · Difficulty passing stool · Hard or lumpy stool
Visible scarring · Pain or tenderness at scar site · Itching
Visible scarring from injury · Pain or sensitivity · Disfigurement
Burn scars · Contractures · Pain or sensitivity
Red patches with silvery scales · Dry, cracked skin that may bleed · Itching or burning
Itchy, inflamed skin · Red or brownish patches · Dry, cracked skin
Persistent severe acne · Cysts and nodules · Scarring
Facial redness · Visible blood vessels · Bumps and pimples
Red, itchy rash · Blisters or bumps · Dry, cracked skin
Unusual moles or growths · Changes in existing moles · Sores that don't heal
Painful lumps under skin · Abscesses that drain pus · Tunnels under skin
Decreased visual acuity · Blind spots · Difficulty with night vision
Clouded, blurred, or dim vision · Difficulty with night vision · Sensitivity to light and glare
Gradual loss of peripheral vision · Tunnel vision (advanced stages) · Eye pain
Vision loss or distortion · Floaters · Flashes of light
Eye dryness · Burning or stinging · Redness
Difficulty achieving erection · Difficulty maintaining erection · Reduced sexual desire
5 secondary conditions
Fatigue · Swelling in legs/ankles/feet · Changes in urination
Frequent urination · Urgency · Pain with urination
Difficulty urinating · Frequent urination, especially at night · Weak urine stream
Involuntary urine leakage · Urgency · Stress incontinence (with coughing, sneezing)
Bladder pressure and pain · Frequent urination (up to 60+ times/day) · Urgency
Severe pain in side and back · Pain radiating to lower abdomen and groin · Painful urination
Frequent UTIs · Burning with urination · Urgency and frequency
Pain or discomfort · Swelling · Lumps or masses
Chronic pelvic pain · Pain with urination · Pain with intercourse
Frequent urination · Excessive thirst · Extreme hunger
Frequent urination · Excessive thirst · Fatigue
7 secondary conditions
Fatigue or increased energy · Weight changes · Temperature sensitivity
High blood pressure · High blood sugar · Excess abdominal fat
Fatigue · Weakness · Weight changes
Chronic cough · Shortness of breath · Wheezing
Varies by condition (diabetes, neuropathy, cancer, heart disease, etc.) · Skin conditions · Respiratory problems
Chronic fatigue · Musculoskeletal pain · Cognitive problems
Varies by condition (cancer, thyroid disease, etc.) · Depends on exposure level and type
Shortness of breath · Chronic cough · Chest pain
Fatigue · Headaches · Abdominal pain
Depends on chemical · Respiratory symptoms · Skin conditions
Varies by condition (cancer, liver disease, kidney disease, etc.) · Multiple organ systems may be affected
Thyroid disease · High cholesterol · Liver damage
Kidney damage · Cognitive problems · Respiratory issues
Secondary conditions can significantly increase your combined rating. These are the most commonly claimed pairs.