VASRD 6602 · Respiratory
Bronchial Asthma at 10% VA Disability Rating
Mild asthma treated with an inhaler and near-normal breathing tests.
10%: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 10%
FEV-1 of 71–80% predicted or intermittent inhalational therapy only.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Bronchial Asthma rated at 10%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
| With spouse | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $180.42 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
30% Bronchial Asthma
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Bronchial Asthma
- How much does a 10% VA rating for Bronchial Asthma pay?
- A single veteran rated 10% for Bronchial Asthma receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.
- What does it take to get a 10% rating for Bronchial Asthma?
- FEV-1 of 71–80% predicted or intermittent inhalational therapy only.
- What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Bronchial Asthma?
- 10%: Mild asthma treated with an inhaler and near-normal breathing tests. 30%: Moderate asthma with occasional steroid use or mildly reduced breathing capacity.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
- Yes. If a condition like Sleep Apnea is service-connected as secondary to Bronchial Asthma, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.97 — Schedule of ratings — respiratory system (Diagnostic Code 6602)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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