VASRD 7203 · Digestive System
Esophageal Stricture at 50% VA Disability Rating
Dilation 3+ times a year, steroid dilation yearly, or an esophageal stent
50%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,132.90
$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 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
50% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Esophageal Stricture rated at 50%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,132.90 |
| With spouse | $1,241.90 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,322.90 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,376.90 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,205.90 |
Lower tier
30% Esophageal Stricture
$552.47 /mo single
Higher tier
80% Esophageal Stricture
$2,102.15 /mo single
Common questions about 50% for Esophageal Stricture
- How much does a 50% VA rating for Esophageal Stricture pay?
- A single veteran rated 50% for Esophageal Stricture receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/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 $1,322.90.
- What does it take to get a 50% rating for Esophageal Stricture?
- 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
- What's the difference between 50% and 80% for Esophageal Stricture?
- 50%: Dilation 3+ times a year, steroid dilation yearly, or an esophageal stent 80%: Aspiration, undernutrition, or big weight loss needing surgery or a feeding tube
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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