Varicose Veins at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Varicose Veins

How much does a 10% VA rating for Varicose Veins pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Varicose Veins receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Varicose Veins?

With the following findings attributed to venous disease: Intermittent edema of extremity or aching and fatigue in leg after prolonged standing or walking, with symptoms relieved by elevation of extremity or compression hosiery

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Varicose Veins?

10%: Swelling that comes and goes, or aching and tired legs after long standing or walking, relieved by elevation or compression stockings 20%: Persistent swelling that elevating the limb only partly relieves, with or without early skin discoloration

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Venous Insufficiency is service-connected as secondary to Varicose Veins, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.