VASRD 7121 · Cardiovascular System
Peripheral Vascular Disease at 20% VA Disability Rating
Detectable mild blood flow issue
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Ankle-Brachial Index ≤ 0.9
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?
- Ankle-Brachial Index ≤ 0.9
- What's the difference between 20% and 40% for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
- 20%: Detectable mild blood flow issue 40%: Moderate walking limit
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Limb Ulcers 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