Muscle Group XX - Spinal muscles at 60% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Severe damage to the erector-spinae muscles in the lower back.

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%

Severe injury of Muscle Group XX in the lumbar region. The cervical and thoracic sub-table does not reach 60 percent.

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

40% Muscle Group XX - Spinal muscles

$795.84 /mo single

Common questions about 60% for Muscle Group XX - Spinal muscles

How much does a 60% VA rating for Muscle Group XX - Spinal muscles 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 Muscle Group XX - Spinal muscles?

Severe injury of Muscle Group XX in the lumbar region. The cervical and thoracic sub-table does not reach 60 percent.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XX - Spinal muscles 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 § 4.73, Schedule of ratings, muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5320)
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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