Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers) at 100% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The first three months after surgery for a perforated or bleeding ulcer

100% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$3,938.58

$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 100% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 100%

Post-operative for perforation or hemorrhage, for three months

100% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 100% combined rating. 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% Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers)

$1,435.02 /mo single

Common questions about 100% for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers)

How much does a 100% VA rating for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 100% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 100% combined rating, a single veteran 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 Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers)?

Post-operative for perforation or hemorrhage, for three months.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.114, Schedule of ratings, digestive system (Diagnostic Code 7304)
VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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