Osteomyelitis at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Osteomyelitis

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

A single veteran rated 10% for Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis?

"Inactive, following repeated episodes, without evidence of active infection in past 5 years." Note (2): "To qualify for the 10 percent rating, 2 or more episodes following the initial infection are required." Note (1) makes this an express exception to the amputation rule: it "is to be assigned in any case of active…

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

10%: Quiet for five years but with a history of repeated episodes 20%: A draining sinus or other proof of active infection in the last five years, in recurrent disease

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Sepsis is service-connected as secondary to Osteomyelitis, 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.