VASRD 7354 · Digestive System
Hepatitis C at 40% VA Disability Rating
Continuous medication with minor weight loss and two or more listed symptoms
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 40%
Progressive chronic liver disease requiring continuous medication and causing minor weight loss and at least two of the following: (1) daily fatigue, (2) malaise, (3) anorexia, (4) hepatomegaly, (5) pruritus, and (6) arthralgia
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Hepatitis C rated at 40%. 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% Hepatitis C
$356.66 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Hepatitis C
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Hepatitis C
- How much does a 40% VA rating for Hepatitis C pay?
- A single veteran rated 40% for Hepatitis C 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 Hepatitis C?
- Progressive chronic liver disease requiring continuous medication and causing minor weight loss and at least two of the following: (1) daily fatigue, (2) malaise, (3) anorexia, (4) hepatomegaly, (5) pruritus, and (6) arthralgia
- What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Hepatitis C?
- 40%: Continuous medication with minor weight loss and two or more listed symptoms 60%: Continuous medication with substantial weight loss and two or more listed symptoms
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- Yes. If a condition like Cirrhosis is service-connected as secondary to Hepatitis C, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 40% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.114 — Schedule of ratings — digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7354)
- 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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