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

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

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

A single veteran rated 40% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) 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%: Trophic changes with numbness and tingling at the fingertips, plus weak pulses 60%: Persistent coldness, trophic changes with pain in the hands on activity, and weak pulses — without ulceration or necrosis

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

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 40% alone.