Chronic Gastritis (Including H. pylori and Drug-Induced Gastritis) at 60% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 60% for Chronic Gastritis (Including H. pylori and Drug-Induced Gastritis)

How much does a 60% VA rating for Chronic Gastritis (Including H. pylori and Drug-Induced Gastritis) pay?

A single veteran rated 60% for Chronic Gastritis (Including H. pylori and Drug-Induced Gastritis) receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Chronic Gastritis (Including H. pylori and Drug-Induced Gastritis)?

Continuous abdominal pain with intermittent vomiting, recurrent hematemesis (vomiting blood) or melena (tarry stools); and manifestations of anemia which require hospitalization at least once in the past 12 months

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Chronic Gastritis (Including H. pylori and Drug-Induced Gastritis)?

60%: Constant pain with vomiting or bleeding, plus anemia needing hospital care 100%: The first three months after surgery for a perforation or hemorrhage

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

Yes. If a condition like GERD is service-connected as secondary to Chronic Gastritis (Including H. pylori and Drug-Induced Gastritis), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 60% alone.