Osteomyelitis at 60% VA Disability Rating

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, with constitutional symptoms." Note (1): "The 60 percent rating, as it is based on constitutional symptoms, is not subject to the amputation rule."

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Osteomyelitis?

60%: Repeated flare-ups that make you systemically ill 100%: Infection of the pelvis or spine, or spread into major joints or several sites, or continuous whole-body symptoms

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.