Pancreatitis, Chronic at 60% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 60% for Pancreatitis, Chronic

How much does a 60% VA rating for Pancreatitis, Chronic pay?

A single veteran rated 60% for Pancreatitis, Chronic 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 Pancreatitis, Chronic?

Three or more episodes of abdominal or mid-back pain per year and at least one episode per year requiring hospitalization for management either of complications related to abdominal pain or complications of tube enteral feeding.

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Pancreatitis, Chronic?

60%: Three or more painful episodes a year, at least one needing hospitalization 100%: Daily pain, three or more hospitalizations a year, and enzyme supplementation

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

Yes. If a condition like Diabetes is service-connected as secondary to Pancreatitis, Chronic, 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.