VASRD 7119 · Cardiovascular System
Peripheral Vascular Disease at 20% VA Disability Rating
Intermittent claudication with ankle/brachial index of 0.9 or less.
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Peripheral Vascular Disease rated at 20%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $356.66 |
| With spouse | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $356.66 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $356.66 |
Higher tier
40% Peripheral Vascular Disease
$795.84 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Peripheral Vascular Disease
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Peripheral Vascular Disease pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Peripheral Vascular Disease receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.
- What does it take to get a 20% rating for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
- Intermittent claudication with ankle/brachial index of 0.9 or less.
- What's the difference between 20% and 40% for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
- 20%: Intermittent claudication with ankle/brachial index of 0.9 or less. 40%: Ankle/brachial index of 0.7 or less or symptoms after walking 25-100 meters.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Amputation is service-connected as secondary to Peripheral Vascular Disease, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Peripheral Vascular Disease are on the main condition page.
View full Peripheral Vascular Disease guide