Cold Injury Residuals at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Cold Injury Residuals

How much does a 10% VA rating for Cold Injury Residuals pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Cold Injury Residuals 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 Cold Injury Residuals?

With the following in affected parts: Arthralgia or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Cold Injury Residuals?

10%: Joint or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity, with no additional objective finding required 20%: Joint or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity PLUS exactly one objective finding from that same list

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Raynaud’s Syndrome is service-connected as secondary to Cold Injury Residuals, 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.