VASRD 7121 · Cardiovascular System
Post-Phlebitic Syndrome at 20% VA Disability Rating
Persistent swelling that elevating the limb only partly relieves, with or without early skin discoloration
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
With the following findings attributed to venous disease: Persistent edema, incompletely relieved by elevation of extremity, with or without beginning stasis pigmentation or eczema
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Post-Phlebitic Syndrome 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 |
Lower tier
10% Post-Phlebitic Syndrome
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
40% Post-Phlebitic Syndrome
$795.84 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Post-Phlebitic Syndrome
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Post-Phlebitic Syndrome pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Post-Phlebitic Syndrome 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 Post-Phlebitic Syndrome?
- With the following findings attributed to venous disease: Persistent edema, incompletely relieved by elevation of extremity, with or without beginning stasis pigmentation or eczema
- What's the difference between 20% and 40% for Post-Phlebitic Syndrome?
- 20%: Persistent swelling that elevating the limb only partly relieves, with or without early skin discoloration 40%: Persistent swelling plus skin discoloration or eczema, whether or not ulcers come and go
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.104 — Schedule of ratings — cardiovascular system (Diagnostic Code 7121)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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