VASRD 5020 · Infectious Diseases / Musculoskeletal
Osteomyelitis at 100% VA Disability Rating
Severe infection in bones affecting your whole body.
100%: single veteran, no dependents
$3,938.58
$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 100%
Involvement of multiple bones or presence of systemic symptoms such as anemia or amyloidosis with frequent hospitalizations.
100% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Osteomyelitis rated at 100%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $4,318.99 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $4,428.10 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $4,085.43 |
Lower tier
60% Osteomyelitis
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 100% for Osteomyelitis
- How much does a 100% VA rating for Osteomyelitis pay?
- A single veteran rated 100% for Osteomyelitis receives $3,938.58 per month ($47,262.96/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 $4,318.99.
- What does it take to get a 100% rating for Osteomyelitis?
- Involvement of multiple bones or presence of systemic symptoms such as anemia or amyloidosis with frequent hospitalizations.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 100%?
- 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 100% alone.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Osteomyelitis are on the main condition page.
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