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

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?

A single veteran rated 60% for Peptic Ulcer Disease (Gastric, Duodenal, and Marginal Ulcers) 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)?

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

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

60%: Constant pain with vomiting or bleeding, plus anemia needing hospital care 100%: The first three months after surgery for a perforated or bleeding ulcer

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

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 60% alone.