VASRD 7121 · Cardiovascular System
Peripheral Vascular Disease at 40% VA Disability Rating
Moderate walking limit
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 40%
Pain walking 25–100 yards
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?
- Pain walking 25–100 yards
- What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Peripheral Vascular Disease?
- 40%: Moderate walking limit 60%: Severe claudication
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- 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 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.
View full Peripheral Vascular Disease guide