VASRD 7339 · Digestive System
Ventral Hernia at 100% VA Disability Rating
Huge and weak abdomen, major impact
100%: single veteran, no dependents
$3,938.58
$47,262.96/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 100%
Massive, persistent, severe diastasis with associated pain and loss of wall strength
100% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Ventral Hernia rated at 100%. 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 |
Lower tier
40% Ventral Hernia
$795.84 /mo single
Common questions about 100% for Ventral Hernia
- How much does a 100% VA rating for Ventral Hernia pay?
- A single veteran rated 100% for Ventral Hernia 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 Ventral Hernia?
- Massive, persistent, severe diastasis with associated pain and loss of wall strength
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 100%?
- Yes. If a condition like Abdominal Pain is service-connected as secondary to Ventral Hernia, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 100% alone.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Ventral Hernia are on the main condition page.
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