Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers) at 60% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Constant pain with vomiting or bleeding, plus anemia needing hospital care

60% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,435.02

$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% 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 60%

Continuous abdominal pain with intermittent vomiting, recurrent hematemesis (vomiting blood) or melena (tarry stools); and manifestations of anemia which require hospitalization at least once in the past 12 months

60% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 60% combined rating. 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

40% Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers)

$795.84 /mo single

Higher tier

100% Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers)

$3,938.58 /mo single

Common questions about 60% for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers)

How much does a 60% 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 60% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 60% combined rating, a single veteran 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 Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers)?

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers)?

60%: Continuous abdominal pain with intermittent vomiting, recurrent hematemesis (vomiting blood) or melena (tarry stools); and manifestations of anemia which require hospitalization at least once in the past 12 months. 100%: Post-operative for perforation or hemorrhage, for three months.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers) gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 60%.

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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