VASRD 5020 · Infectious Diseases / Musculoskeletal
Osteomyelitis at 60% VA Disability Rating
Chronic bone infection that flares up and needs treatment.
60%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,435.02
$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 60%
Frequent episodes requiring hospitalization or drainage procedures.
60% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Osteomyelitis 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% Osteomyelitis
$552.47 /mo single
Higher tier
100% Osteomyelitis
$3,938.58 /mo single
Common questions about 60% for Osteomyelitis
- How much does a 60% VA rating for Osteomyelitis pay?
- A single veteran rated 60% for Osteomyelitis 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 Osteomyelitis?
- Frequent episodes requiring hospitalization or drainage procedures.
- What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Osteomyelitis?
- 60%: Chronic bone infection that flares up and needs treatment. 100%: Severe infection in bones affecting your whole body.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?
- 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 60% 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.
View full Osteomyelitis guide