VASRD 5241 · Musculoskeletal System
Spinal Fusion at 30% VA Disability Rating
Very stiff back
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
Forward flexion limited to 15°
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Spinal Fusion rated at 30%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Higher tier
40% Spinal Fusion
$795.84 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Spinal Fusion
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Spinal Fusion pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Spinal Fusion 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 Spinal Fusion?
- Forward flexion limited to 15°
- What's the difference between 30% and 40% for Spinal Fusion?
- 30%: Very stiff back 40%: Some fusion but okay alignment
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
- 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 30% alone.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Spinal Fusion are on the main condition page.
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