VASRD 6210 · Ear, Nose, Throat
Chronic otitis media, mastoiditis at 30% VA Disability Rating
Frequent surgery or drainage
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Chronic otitis media, mastoiditis rated at 30%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Lower tier
10% Chronic otitis media, mastoiditis
$180.42 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Chronic otitis media, mastoiditis
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Chronic otitis media, mastoiditis pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Chronic otitis media, mastoiditis receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.
- What does it take to get a 30% rating for Chronic otitis media, mastoiditis?
- Frequent surgery or drainage
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
- Yes. If a condition like Hearing loss is service-connected as secondary to Chronic otitis media, mastoiditis, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.87 — Schedule of ratings — diseases of the ear (Diagnostic Code 6210)
- 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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