VASRD 6600 · Respiratory System
Chronic Bronchitis at 10% VA Disability Rating
Mild symptoms with occasional cough or shortness of breath.
10%: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 10%
FEV-1 between 71–80% predicted, or DLCO between 66–80% predicted.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Chronic Bronchitis 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% Chronic Bronchitis
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Chronic Bronchitis
- How much does a 10% VA rating for Chronic Bronchitis pay?
- A single veteran rated 10% for Chronic Bronchitis 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 Chronic Bronchitis?
- FEV-1 between 71–80% predicted, or DLCO between 66–80% predicted.
- What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Chronic Bronchitis?
- 10%: Mild symptoms with occasional cough or shortness of breath. 30%: Moderate chronic bronchitis with breathing difficulty during exertion.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
- Yes. If a condition like Sleep Apnea is service-connected as secondary to Chronic Bronchitis, 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.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Chronic Bronchitis are on the main condition page.
View full Chronic Bronchitis guide