VASRD 5008 · Infectious Disease
Arthritis, Gonococcal at 40% VA Disability Rating
Recurring joint pain
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 40%
Frequent exacerbations
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Arthritis, Gonococcal rated at 40%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse | $882.84 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $947.84 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $990.84 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $853.84 |
Lower tier
20% Arthritis, Gonococcal
$356.66 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Arthritis, Gonococcal
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Arthritis, Gonococcal
- How much does a 40% VA rating for Arthritis, Gonococcal pay?
- A single veteran rated 40% for Arthritis, Gonococcal receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $947.84.
- What does it take to get a 40% rating for Arthritis, Gonococcal?
- Frequent exacerbations
- What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Arthritis, Gonococcal?
- 40%: Recurring joint pain 60%: Moderate symptoms with body impact
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- Yes. If a condition like Chronic Joint Pain is service-connected as secondary to Arthritis, Gonococcal, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 40% alone.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Arthritis, Gonococcal are on the main condition page.
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