Hypertension at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Hypertension

How much does a 10% VA rating for Hypertension pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Hypertension receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Hypertension?

Diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more, or; systolic pressure predominantly 160 or more, or; minimum evaluation for an individual with a history of diastolic pressure predominantly 100 or more who requires continuous medication for control

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Hypertension?

10%: Bottom number consistently at 100 or above, or top number consistently at 160 or above — or, if medication now controls it, a documented history of a bottom number predominantly 100 or more that requires continuous medication 20%: Bottom number consistently at 110 or above, or top number consistently at 200 or ab…

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Heart Disease is service-connected as secondary to Hypertension, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.