Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) at 40% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Trophic changes with numbness and tingling at the fingertips, plus weak pulses

40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 40%

Upper extremity: Trophic changes with numbness and paresthesia at the tips of the fingers, and diminished upper extremity pulses. (Lower extremity: rate under DC 7114.)

40% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$795.84
With spouse	$882.84
With spouse + 1 child	$947.84
With spouse + 2 children	$990.84
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$853.84

Lower tier

20% Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

$356.66 /mo single

Higher tier

60% Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

$1,435.02 /mo single

Common questions about 40% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

How much does a 40% VA rating for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.

What does it take to get a 40% rating for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?

Upper extremity: Trophic changes with numbness and paresthesia at the tips of the fingers, and diminished upper extremity pulses. (Lower extremity: rate under DC 7114.)

What's the difference between 40% and 60% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?

40%: Upper extremity: Trophic changes with numbness and paresthesia at the tips of the fingers, and diminished upper extremity pulses. (Lower extremity: rate under DC 7114.) 60%: Upper extremity: Persistent coldness of the extremity, trophic changes with pains in the hands during physical activity, and diminished upper extremity pulses. (Lower extremity: rate under DC 7114.)

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 40%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.104, Schedule of ratings, cardiovascular system (Diagnostic Code 7115)
VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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