VASRD 9400 · Mental Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder at 70% VA Disability Rating
Severe anxiety that disrupts your work and social life.
70%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,808.45
$21,701.40/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 70%
Impairment in most areas like work, school, or family life due to near-continuous panic or depression.
70% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Generalized Anxiety Disorder rated at 70%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,808.45 |
| With spouse | $1,961.45 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,074.45 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,150.45 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,910.45 |
Lower tier
50% Generalized Anxiety Disorder
$1,132.90 /mo single
Higher tier
100% Generalized Anxiety Disorder
$3,938.58 /mo single
Common questions about 70% for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- How much does a 70% VA rating for Generalized Anxiety Disorder pay?
- A single veteran rated 70% for Generalized Anxiety Disorder receives $1,808.45 per month ($21,701.40/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 $2,074.45.
- What does it take to get a 70% rating for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
- Impairment in most areas like work, school, or family life due to near-continuous panic or depression.
- What's the difference between 70% and 100% for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
- 70%: Severe anxiety that disrupts your work and social life. 100%: You can't work or maintain relationships due to extreme anxiety symptoms.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 70%?
- Yes. If a condition like Irritable Bowel Syndrome is service-connected as secondary to Generalized Anxiety Disorder, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 70% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.130 — Schedule of ratings — mental disorders (Diagnostic Code 9400)
- 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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