VASRD 7122 · Cardiovascular / Neurological
Cold Injury Residuals at 30% VA Disability Rating
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 changes, muscle atrophy or fibrosis, joint deformity, fat pad loss, avascular necrosis, chronic ulceration, carpal or tarsal tunnel syndrome)
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
With the following in affected parts: Arthralgia or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity plus two or more of the following: Tissue loss, nail abnormalities, color changes, locally impaired sensation, hyperhidrosis, anhydrosis, X-ray abnormalities (osteoporosis, subarticular punched-out lesions, or osteoarthritis), atrophy or fibrosis of the affected musculature, flexion or extension deformity of distal joints, volar fat pad loss in fingers or toes, avascular necrosis of bone, chronic ulceration, carpal or tarsal tunnel syndrome
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Cold Injury Residuals 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
20% Cold Injury Residuals
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Cold Injury Residuals
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Cold Injury Residuals pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Cold Injury Residuals 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 Cold Injury Residuals?
- With the following in affected parts: Arthralgia or other pain, numbness, or cold sensitivity plus two or more of the following: Tissue loss, nail abnormalities, color changes, locally impaired sensation, hyperhidrosis, anhydrosis, X-ray abnormalities (osteoporosis, subarticular punched-out lesions, or osteoarthritis)…
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
- 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 30% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.104 — Schedule of ratings — cardiovascular system (Diagnostic Code 7122)
- 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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