VASRD 9411 · Mental Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) at 30% VA Disability Rating
Mild to moderate PTSD symptoms that sometimes affect your work.
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
Occasional decrease in work efficiency with symptoms like depression and chronic sleep impairment.
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) rated at 30%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Lower tier
10% Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
50% Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
$1,132.90 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.
- What does it take to get a 30% rating for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- Occasional decrease in work efficiency with symptoms like depression and chronic sleep impairment.
- What's the difference between 30% and 50% for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
- 30%: Mild to moderate PTSD symptoms that sometimes affect your work. 50%: Moderate PTSD that causes regular issues at work or home.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
- Yes. If a condition like Migraine is service-connected as secondary to Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.130 — Schedule of ratings — mental disorders (Diagnostic Code 9411)
- 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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