Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

How much does a 20% VA rating for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?

Upper extremity: Diminished upper extremity pulses. (Lower extremity: rate under DC 7114.)

What's the difference between 20% and 40% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?

20%: Weakened pulses in the arm 40%: Trophic changes with numbness and tingling at the fingertips, plus weak pulses

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

Yes. If a condition like Amputation is service-connected as secondary to Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.