VASRD 7354 · Digestive System
Hepatitis C at 60% VA Disability Rating
Continuous medication with substantial weight loss and two or more listed symptoms
60%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,435.02
$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 60%
Progressive chronic liver disease requiring continuous medication and causing substantial weight loss and at least two of the following: (1) daily fatigue, (2) malaise, (3) anorexia, (4) hepatomegaly, (5) pruritus, and (6) arthralgia
60% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Hepatitis C rated at 60%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,435.02 |
| With spouse | $1,566.02 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,663.02 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,728.02 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,523.02 |
Lower tier
40% Hepatitis C
$795.84 /mo single
Higher tier
100% Hepatitis C
$3,938.58 /mo single
Common questions about 60% for Hepatitis C
- How much does a 60% VA rating for Hepatitis C pay?
- A single veteran rated 60% for Hepatitis C receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.
- What does it take to get a 60% rating for Hepatitis C?
- Progressive chronic liver disease requiring continuous medication and causing substantial 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 60% and 100% for Hepatitis C?
- 60%: Continuous medication with substantial weight loss and two or more listed symptoms 100%: On both parenteral antiviral and immunomodulatory therapy, and six months after
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?
- 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 60% 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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