VASRD 5001 · Musculoskeletal System
Tuberculosis of the Bones and Joints at 100% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
The bone or joint tuberculosis is active
100% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$3,938.58
$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 100% 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 100%
"Active." DC 5001 prints a single rated row: tuberculosis of the bones and joints is evaluated 100 percent for as long as the disease is active.
100% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 100% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $3,938.58 |
| With spouse | $4,158.17 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $4,318.99 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $4,428.10 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $4,085.43 |
Common questions about 100% for Tuberculosis of the Bones and Joints
How much does a 100% VA rating for Tuberculosis of the Bones and Joints pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 100% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 100% combined rating, a single veteran receives $3,938.58 per month ($47,262.96/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 $4,318.99.
What does it take to get a 100% rating for Tuberculosis of the Bones and Joints?
"Active." DC 5001 prints a single rated row: tuberculosis of the bones and joints is evaluated 100 percent for as long as the disease is active.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5001)
- 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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