Fibromyalgia at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Fibromyalgia

How much does a 10% VA rating for Fibromyalgia pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Fibromyalgia 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 Fibromyalgia?

Widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points "that require continuous medication for control."

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Fibromyalgia?

10%: Symptoms controlled, but only with continuous medication 20%: Flares triggered by stress or overexertion, present more than a third of the time

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Chronic Fatigue is service-connected as secondary to Fibromyalgia, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.