Fibromyalgia at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Fibromyalgia

How much does a 20% VA rating for Fibromyalgia pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Fibromyalgia receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Fibromyalgia?

Widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points "that are episodic, with exacerbations often precipitated by environmental or emotional stress or by overexertion, but that are present more than one-third of the time."

What's the difference between 20% and 40% for Fibromyalgia?

20%: Flares triggered by stress or overexertion, present more than a third of the time 40%: Constant or near-constant widespread pain that treatment does not control

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

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 20% alone.