VASRD 7304 · Digestive System

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

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

100%: single veteran, no dependents

$3,938.58

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

VA Rating Criteria for 100%

Post-operative for perforation or hemorrhage, for three months

100% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers) 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% 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?
A single veteran rated 100% for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers) 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
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 100%?
Yes. If a condition like Anemia is service-connected as secondary to Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers), 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.

Official sources

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

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.

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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers) are on the main condition page.

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