VASRD 6351 · Infectious Diseases and Immune Disorders
HIV-Related Illness at 60% VA Disability Rating
Constitutional symptoms that do not respond to treatment, with diarrhea and pathological weight loss. It is also the minimum once an AIDS-related opportunistic infection or neoplasm has developed.
60%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,435.02
$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 60%
Refractory constitutional symptoms, diarrhea, and pathological weight loss; or minimum rating following development of AIDS-related opportunistic infection or neoplasm
60% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for HIV-Related Illness rated at 60%. 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% HIV-Related Illness
$552.47 /mo single
Higher tier
100% HIV-Related Illness
$3,938.58 /mo single
Common questions about 60% for HIV-Related Illness
How much does a 60% VA rating for HIV-Related Illness pay?
A single veteran rated 60% for HIV-Related Illness 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 HIV-Related Illness?
Refractory constitutional symptoms, diarrhea, and pathological weight loss; or minimum rating following development of AIDS-related opportunistic infection or neoplasm
What's the difference between 60% and 100% for HIV-Related Illness?
60%: Constitutional symptoms that do not respond to treatment, with diarrhea and pathological weight loss. It is also the minimum once an AIDS-related opportunistic infection or neoplasm has developed. 100%: AIDS with recurrent opportunistic infections or disease across several body systems, or HIV-related illness wit…
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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