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

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Hernia that can't be repaired, smaller than 3 cm, for a year or more

10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$180.42

$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% 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 10%

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

10% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.

Single (no dependents)

$180.42

Higher tier

20% Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional

$356.66 /mo single

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?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.

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%: Irreparable hernia (new or recurrent) present for 12 months or more; with hernia size smaller than 3 cm. 20%: Irreparable hernia (new or recurrent) present for 12 months or more; with both of the following present for 12 months or more: 1. Size equal to 3 cm or greater but less than 15 cm in one dimension; and 2. Pain when performing one of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional 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 10%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.114, Schedule of ratings, digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7338)
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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