VASRD 5025 · Musculoskeletal System
Fibromyalgia at 40% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Constant or near-constant widespread pain that treatment does not control
40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% 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 40%
With widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points, with or without associated fatigue, sleep disturbance, stiffness, paresthesias, headache, irritable bowel symptoms, depression, anxiety, or Raynaud's-like symptoms: that are constant, or nearly so, and refractory to therapy
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse | $882.84 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $947.84 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $990.84 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $853.84 |
Lower tier
20% Fibromyalgia
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Fibromyalgia
How much does a 40% VA rating for Fibromyalgia pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.
What does it take to get a 40% rating for Fibromyalgia?
With widespread musculoskeletal pain and tender points, with or without associated fatigue, sleep disturbance, stiffness, paresthesias, headache, irritable bowel symptoms, depression, anxiety, or Raynaud's-like symptoms: that are constant, or nearly so, and refractory to therapy.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Fibromyalgia gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 40%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5025)
- 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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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Fibromyalgia are on the main condition page.
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