VASRD 7203 · Digestive System
Esophageal Stricture at 10% VA Disability Rating
Daily medicine controls the swallowing trouble; no other symptoms
10%: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 10%
Documented history of esophageal stricture(s) that requires daily medications to control dysphagia otherwise asymptomatic
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Esophageal Stricture rated at 10%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
| With spouse | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $180.42 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
30% Esophageal Stricture
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Esophageal Stricture
- How much does a 10% VA rating for Esophageal Stricture pay?
- A single veteran rated 10% for Esophageal Stricture 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 Esophageal Stricture?
- Documented history of esophageal stricture(s) that requires daily medications to control dysphagia otherwise asymptomatic
- What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Esophageal Stricture?
- 10%: Daily medicine controls the swallowing trouble; no other symptoms 30%: Recurrent narrowing needing dilation no more than twice a year
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.114 — Schedule of ratings — digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7203)
- 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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