VASRD 7119 · Cardiovascular System
Peripheral Vascular Disease at 40% VA Disability Rating
Ankle/brachial index of 0.7 or less or symptoms after walking 25-100 meters.
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Peripheral Vascular Disease rated at 40%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse | $882.84 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $947.84 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $990.84 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $853.84 |
Lower tier
20% Peripheral Vascular Disease
$356.66 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Peripheral Vascular Disease
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Peripheral Vascular Disease
- How much does a 40% VA rating for Peripheral Vascular Disease pay?
- A single veteran rated 40% for Peripheral Vascular Disease receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.
- What does it take to get a 40% rating for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
- Ankle/brachial index of 0.7 or less or symptoms after walking 25-100 meters.
- What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
- 40%: Ankle/brachial index of 0.7 or less or symptoms after walking 25-100 meters. 60%: Ankle/brachial index of 0.5 or less or symptoms after walking less than 25 meters.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- 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 40% 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.
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