VASRD 6351 · Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders
HIV-Related Illness at 30% VA Disability Rating
Recurrent constitutional symptoms with intermittent diarrhea while on approved medication. It is also the minimum where the T4 cell count is under 200.
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
Recurrent constitutional symptoms, intermittent diarrhea, and use of approved medication(s); or minimum rating with T4 cell count less than 200
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for HIV-Related Illness rated at 30%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Lower tier
10% HIV-Related Illness
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
60% HIV-Related Illness
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for HIV-Related Illness
How much does a 30% VA rating for HIV-Related Illness pay?
A single veteran rated 30% for HIV-Related Illness receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.
What does it take to get a 30% rating for HIV-Related Illness?
Recurrent constitutional symptoms, intermittent diarrhea, and use of approved medication(s); or minimum rating with T4 cell count less than 200
What's the difference between 30% and 60% for HIV-Related Illness?
30%: Recurrent constitutional symptoms with intermittent diarrhea while on approved medication. It is also the minimum where the T4 cell count is under 200. 60%: Constitutional symptoms that do not respond to treatment, with diarrhea and pathological weight loss. It is also the minimum once an AIDS-related opportunist…
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.88b, Schedule of ratings, infectious diseases, immune disorders, and nutritional deficiencies (Diagnostic Code 6351)
- 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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