VASRD 8620 · Neurological Conditions
Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis at 40% VA Disability Rating
Daily pain and reduced mobility
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 40%
Moderately severe
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis rated at 40%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse | $882.84 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $947.84 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $990.84 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $853.84 |
Lower tier
20% Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis
$356.66 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis
- How much does a 40% VA rating for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis pay?
- A single veteran rated 40% for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.
- What does it take to get a 40% rating for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis?
- Moderately severe
- What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis?
- 40%: Daily pain and reduced mobility 60%: Weakness and visible muscle shrinkage
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- Yes. If a condition like Spinal Stenosis is service-connected as secondary to Sciatic Nerve, Neuritis, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 40% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.124a — Schedule of ratings — neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8620)
- 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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