Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) at 60% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 60% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)

How much does a 60% VA rating for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) pay?

A single veteran rated 60% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease) receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?

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.)

What's the difference between 60% and 100% for Thromboangiitis Obliterans (Buerger’s Disease)?

60%: Persistent coldness, trophic changes with pain in the hands on activity, and weak pulses — without ulceration or necrosis 100%: Deep ischemic ulcers and tissue death in the fingers, with persistent coldness, trophic changes and weak pulses in the arm

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

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 60% alone.