VASRD 5240 · Musculoskeletal System
Spinal Stenosis at 10% VA Disability Rating
Discomfort with movement
10%: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 10%
Painful motion confirmed by exam
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Spinal Stenosis 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% Spinal Stenosis
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Spinal Stenosis
- How much does a 10% VA rating for Spinal Stenosis pay?
- A single veteran rated 10% for Spinal Stenosis 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 Stenosis?
- Painful motion confirmed by exam
- What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Spinal Stenosis?
- 10%: Discomfort with movement 20%: Severe stiffness
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
- Yes. If a condition like Radiculopathy is service-connected as secondary to Spinal Stenosis, 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.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Spinal Stenosis are on the main condition page.
View full Spinal Stenosis guide