VASRD 6000 · Organs of Special Sense - Eye
Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) at 30% VA Disability Rating
Recurring eye inflammation needing regular treatment.
30%: single veteran, no dependents
$552.47
$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 30%
Active uveitis with flare-ups needing corticosteroid treatment every few months.
30% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) rated at 30%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $552.47 |
| With spouse | $617.47 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $666.47 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $698.47 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $596.47 |
Lower tier
10% Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
60% Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 30% for Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)
- How much does a 30% VA rating for Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) pay?
- A single veteran rated 30% for Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis) receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.
- What does it take to get a 30% rating for Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)?
- Active uveitis with flare-ups needing corticosteroid treatment every few months.
- What's the difference between 30% and 60% for Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis)?
- 30%: Recurring eye inflammation needing regular treatment. 60%: Severe eye inflammation needing long-term medication and affecting vision.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
- Yes. If a condition like Cataracts is service-connected as secondary to Uveitis (Choroiditis/Iritis), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.79 — Schedule of ratings — eye conditions (Diagnostic Code 6000)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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