Peritoneal Adhesions (Abdominal Adhesions) at 50% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 50% for Peritoneal Adhesions (Abdominal Adhesions)

How much does a 50% VA rating for Peritoneal Adhesions (Abdominal Adhesions) pay?

A single veteran rated 50% for Peritoneal Adhesions (Abdominal Adhesions) receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/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 $1,322.90.

What does it take to get a 50% rating for Peritoneal Adhesions (Abdominal Adhesions)?

Symptomatic peritoneal adhesions, persisting or recurring after surgery, trauma, inflammatory disease process such as chronic cholecystitis or Crohn's disease, or infection, as determined by a healthcare provider; and clinical evidence of recurrent obstruction requiring hospitalization at least once a year; and medica…

What's the difference between 50% and 80% for Peritoneal Adhesions (Abdominal Adhesions)?

50%: Adhesions plus a hospital stay for blockage each year and a prescribed diet 80%: Lasting partial bowel blockage surgery can't fix, or needing IV nutrition

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?

Yes. If a condition like Weight loss is service-connected as secondary to Peritoneal Adhesions (Abdominal Adhesions), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 50% alone.