Scleroderma at 30% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 30% for Scleroderma

How much does a 30% VA rating for Scleroderma pay?

A single veteran rated 30% for Scleroderma 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 Scleroderma?

At least one of the following: characteristic lesions involving 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or 20 to 40 percent of exposed areas affected; or systemic therapy including, but not limited to, corticosteroids, phototherapy, retinoids, biologics, photochemotherapy, PUVA, or other immunosuppressive drugs required f…

What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Scleroderma?

30%: 20 to 40 percent of the body or of exposed areas involved, or six weeks or more of systemic therapy in the past year 60%: More than 40 percent of the body or of exposed areas involved, or systemic drugs needed constantly or near-constantly over the past year

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes. If a condition like Pulmonary Fibrosis is service-connected as secondary to Scleroderma, 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.