VASRD 5235 · Musculoskeletal System
Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation at 10% VA Disability Rating
Mild stiffness
10%: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 10%
Forward flexion >60° but ≤85°
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation rated at 10%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
| With spouse | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $180.42 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
20% Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation
- How much does a 10% VA rating for Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation pay?
- A single veteran rated 10% for Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation 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 Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation?
- Forward flexion >60° but ≤85°
- What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation?
- 10%: Mild stiffness 20%: Moderate limitation or abnormal posture
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
- Yes. If a condition like Chronic Back Pain is service-connected as secondary to Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation, 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.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation are on the main condition page.
View full Vertebral Fracture or Dislocation guide