Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional

How much does a 10% VA rating for Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional?

Irreparable hernia (new or recurrent) present for 12 months or more; with hernia size smaller than 3 cm

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional?

10%: Hernia that can't be repaired, smaller than 3 cm, for a year or more 20%: Hernia that can't be repaired, 3 to 15 cm, with pain in 1 daily activity

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Abdominal Pain is service-connected as secondary to Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.