Spinal Fusion at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Spinal Fusion

How much does a 10% VA rating for Spinal Fusion pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Spinal Fusion 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 Spinal Fusion?

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 Spinal Fusion?

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 Nerve Pain is service-connected as secondary to Spinal Fusion, 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.