VASRD 5236 · Musculoskeletal System

Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness at 10% VA Disability Rating

Mild loss of back or neck motion; or muscle spasm, guarding, or localized tenderness that does not change gait or posture; or a vertebral body that lost half its height or more in a fracture.

10%: single veteran, no dependents

$180.42

$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA Rating Criteria for 10%

Forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 60 degrees but not greater than 85 degrees; or forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 40 degrees; or combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 120 degrees but not greater than 235 degrees; or combined range of motion of the cervical spine greater than 170 degrees but not greater than 335 degrees; or muscle spasm, guarding, or localized tenderness not resulting in abnormal gait or abnormal spinal contour; or vertebral body fracture with loss of 50 percent or more of the height.

10% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness rated at 10%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$180.42
With spouse$180.42
With spouse + 1 child$180.42
With spouse + 2 children$180.42
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$180.42

Higher tier

20% Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness

$356.66 /mo single

Common questions about 10% for Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness

How much does a 10% VA rating for Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness pay?
A single veteran rated 10% for Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness?
Forward flexion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 60 degrees but not greater than 85 degrees; or forward flexion of the cervical spine greater than 30 degrees but not greater than 40 degrees; or combined range of motion of the thoracolumbar spine greater than 120 degrees but not greater than 235 degrees; or comb…
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness?
10%: Mild loss of back or neck motion; or muscle spasm, guarding, or localized tenderness that does not change gait or posture; or a vertebral body that lost half its height or more in a fracture. 20%: Moderate loss of back or neck motion, or muscle spasm or guarding bad enough to change how you walk or hold your spin…
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes. If a condition like Sciatica is service-connected as secondary to Sacroiliac Injury and Weakness, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5236)
  2. 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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