VASRD 7203 · Digestive System

Esophageal Stricture at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Recurrent narrowing needing dilation no more than twice a year

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 30%

Documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. 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% Esophageal Stricture

$180.42 /mo single

Higher tier

50% Esophageal Stricture

$1,132.90 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Esophageal Stricture

How much does a 30% VA rating for Esophageal Stricture pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran 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 Esophageal Stricture?

Documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year.

What's the difference between 30% and 50% for Esophageal Stricture?

30%: Documented history of recurrent esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires dilatation no more than 2 times per year. 50%: Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires at least one of the following (1) dilatation 3 or more times per year, (2) dilatation using steroids at least one time per year, or (3) esophageal stent placement.

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 September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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