Cold Injury Residuals at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Cold Injury Residuals

How much does a 20% VA rating for Cold Injury Residuals pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Cold Injury Residuals receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Cold Injury Residuals?

With the following in affected parts: Arthralgia or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity plus one of the following: Tissue loss, nail abnormalities, color changes, locally impaired sensation, hyperhidrosis, anhydrosis, X-ray abnormalities (osteoporosis, subarticular punched-out lesions, or osteoarthritis), atroph…

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Cold Injury Residuals?

20%: Joint or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity PLUS exactly one objective finding from that same list 30%: Joint or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity PLUS two or more objective findings from the schedule's list (tissue loss, nail changes, color changes, impaired sensation, sweating changes, X-ray chan…

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

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 20% alone.