Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional at 60% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Hernia that can't be repaired, 15 cm or bigger, with pain in 2 daily activities

60% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,435.02

$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% 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 60%

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 15 cm or greater in one dimension; and 2. Pain when performing two of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs

60% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 60% combined rating. 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

30% Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional

$552.47 /mo single

Higher tier

100% Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional

$3,938.58 /mo single

Common questions about 60% for Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional

How much does a 60% 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 60% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 60% combined rating, a single veteran 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 Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional?

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Hernia, Including Inguinal, Femoral, Umbilical, Ventral, and Incisional?

60%: 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 15 cm or greater in one dimension; and 2. Pain when performing two of the following activities: (1) bending over, (2) activities of daily living (ADLs), (3) walking, and (4) climbing stairs. 100%: 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 15 cm or greater in one dimension; and 2. Pain when performing at least three 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 60%?

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 60%.

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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