VASRD 7346 · Digestive System
Hiatal Hernia at 50% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Repeat strictures needing dilation 3+ times a year, steroid dilation, or a stent
50% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$1,132.90
$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% 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 50%
Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires at least one of the following (1) dilatation 3 or more times per year, (2) dilatation using steroids at least one time per year, or (3) esophageal stent placement
50% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 50% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,132.90 |
| With spouse | $1,241.90 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,322.90 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,376.90 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,205.90 |
Lower tier
30% Hiatal Hernia
$552.47 /mo single
Higher tier
80% Hiatal Hernia
$2,102.15 /mo single
Common questions about 50% for Hiatal Hernia
How much does a 50% VA rating for Hiatal Hernia pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 50% combined rating, a single veteran receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/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 $1,322.90.
What does it take to get a 50% rating for Hiatal Hernia?
Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires at least one of the following (1) dilatation 3 or more times per year, (2) dilatation using steroids at least one time per year, or (3) esophageal stent placement.
What's the difference between 50% and 80% for Hiatal Hernia?
50%: Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia which requires at least one of the following (1) dilatation 3 or more times per year, (2) dilatation using steroids at least one time per year, or (3) esophageal stent placement. 80%: Documented history of recurrent or refractory esophageal stricture(s) causing dysphagia with at least one of the symptoms present: (1) aspiration, (2) undernutrition, and/or (3) substantial weight loss as defined by § 4.112(a) and treatment with either surgical correction or percutaneous esophago-gastrointestinal tube (PEG tube).
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Hiatal Hernia 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 50%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.114, Schedule of ratings, digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7346)
- 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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