Rheumatoid Arthritis at 60% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 60% for Rheumatoid Arthritis

How much does a 60% VA rating for Rheumatoid Arthritis pay?

A single veteran rated 60% for Rheumatoid Arthritis receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

"Less than criteria for 100% but with weight loss and anemia productive of severe impairment of health or severely incapacitating exacerbations occurring 4 or more times a year or a lesser number over prolonged periods."

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

60%: Weight loss and anemia, or severe flares at least four times a year 100%: Active disease with whole-body effects that leaves you totally incapacitated

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

Yes. If a condition like Fatigue is service-connected as secondary to Rheumatoid Arthritis, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 60% alone.