60% VA Disability Rating
A 60% VA disability rating pays $1,435.02/month ($17,220.24/year) in tax-free compensation. Here’s everything that 60% unlocks.
50% Rating
$1,132.90
per month
Current — 60%
$1,435.02
$17,220.24/year
70% Rating
$1,808.45
+$373.43/mo increase
Rates with Dependents
| Situation | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran alone | $1,435.02 | $17,220.24 |
| With spouse | $1,566.02 | $18,792.24 |
| Spouse + 1 child | $1,663.02 | $19,956.24 |
| Spouse + 2 children | $1,872.94 | $22,475.28 |
Benefits Unlocked at 60%
18 benefits available at your rating level (cumulative from 0%)
Service-Connected Status
Since 0%Official recognition of disability related to military service — required for all other VA benefits
VA Healthcare (Priority Group 5)
Since 0%Enrollment in VA healthcare system. Priority Group 5 — may require copays depending on income
VA Home Loan Eligibility
Since 0%VA-backed mortgage with no down payment, no PMI. Funding fee still applies at 0%
Monthly Compensation
Since 10%Tax-free monthly disability compensation begins at 10%
VA Home Loan Funding Fee Waiver
Since 10%Funding fee completely waived on VA home loans — saves $4,000-$12,000+ on a typical mortgage
VA Healthcare (Priority Group 3)
Since 10%Upgraded to Priority Group 3 — no copays for SC conditions, reduced copays for non-SC care
VR&E Chapter 31
Since 10%Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment — job training, education, resume help. Requires employment handicap assessment
State Property Tax Benefits
Since 10%Many states begin property tax exemptions at 10% — varies significantly by state
VR&E Serious Employment Handicap
Since 20%At 20%+, eligible for VR&E with serious employment handicap — expanded program access and longer entitlement
Dependent Compensation
Since 30%Additional monthly payment for spouse, children, and dependent parents. Amount increases with each rating level above 30%
VA Healthcare (Priority Group 2)
Since 30%Upgraded to Priority Group 2 — essentially no wait for enrollment, minimal copays
VA Dental (SC Conditions)
Since 30%Dental care for conditions directly related to service-connected disability
Auto/Adaptive Equipment Grant
Since 40%If disability involves loss or loss of use of a limb — up to $22,541 (2026) for adaptive vehicle equipment
TDIU Pathway (Combined)
Since 40%With a combined rating of 70%+ and at least one condition at 40%, may qualify for TDIU — paid at 100% rate
VA Healthcare (Priority Group 1)
Since 50%Highest priority group — first access to VA healthcare, no copays, no enrollment barriers
State Benefits Expansion
Since 50%Many states offer significant property tax reductions at 50%+. Some states provide free vehicle registration, hunting/fishing licenses
TDIU (Single Condition)
New at 60%Individual Unemployability — if a single SC condition at 60%+ prevents substantially gainful employment, paid at 100% rate without schedular 100%
Increased Dependent Rates
New at 60%Dependent add-on rates increase significantly at 60%
At 70% you unlock TDIU (Combined), State Full Benefits. That's +$373.43/mo more in compensation.
TDIU (Total Disability Individual Unemployability)
Eligible for TDIU with a single condition at 60%+. If this condition prevents substantially gainful employment, compensated at the 100% rate.
TDIU pays at the 100% rate ($3,938.58/mo in 2026) even without a schedular 100% rating.
How to Reach a 60% Combined Rating
VA uses "whole person theory" — ratings combine using the remaining disability formula, not simple addition.
Single condition at 60%
50% + 20% = 60%
40% + 30% = 58% → rounds to 60%
30% + 30% + 20% = 61% → rounds to 60%
Conditions Commonly Rated at 60%
20 conditions have a 60% rating tier in the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities (VASRD)
Acquired hemolytic anemia
DC 7723Requiring immunosuppressive medication 4 or more times per 12-month period
Acromegaly
DC 7908Arthropathy, glucose intolerance, and hypertension
Addison's disease (adrenocortical insufficiency)
DC 7911Four or more crises during the past year
Agranulocytosis, acquired
DC 7702Requiring intermittent myeloid growth factors (granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF) or granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) or continuous immunosuppressive therapy such a...
Anatomical loss of one eye: 1
DC 6063In the other eye 20/100 (6/30)
Ankylosis of the Knee
DC 5256Unfavorable ankylosis of the knee: In flexion at an angle of 45 degrees or more.
Ano, fistula in, including anorectal fistula and anorectal abscess
DC 7335More than two constant or near-constant fistulas with abscesses, drainage, and pain, which are refractory to medical and surgical treatment
Aortic Aneurysm (Thoracic or Abdominal)
DC 7110Aortic aneurysm: Moderate to large aneurysm (4.5–5.5 cm) with symptoms (back or abdominal pain) or rapid growth; requiring medical management with beta-blockers; awaiting surgical or endovascular repa...
Aphonia, complete organic
DC 6519Constant inability to speak above a whisper
Aplastic Anemia
DC 7716Aplastic anemia, moderately severe: Significant pancytopenia requiring frequent transfusions (monthly or more often); requiring hospitalizations; with infections from neutropenia; hemoglobin frequentl...
Arteriosclerosis Obliterans (Peripheral Arterial Disease)
DC 7114Claudication on walking less than 25 yards on a level grade at 2 miles per hour, and; either persistent coldness of the extremity or ankle/brachial index of 0.5 or less.
Arteriosclerotic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease)
DC 7005More than one episode of acute congestive heart failure in the past year, or; workload of greater than 1 MET but not greater than 3 METs results in dyspnea, fatigue, angina, dizziness, or syncope; or;...
Arteriovenous fistula, traumatic
DC 7113Without heart failure but with enlarged heart, wide pulse pressure, and tachycardia
Asbestosis.
DC 6833FVC of 50- to 64-percent predicted, or; DLCO (SB) of 40- to 55-percent predicted, or; maximum exercise capacity of 15 to 20 ml/kg/min oxygen consumption with cardiorespiratory limitation
Avitaminosis
DC 6313With all of the symptoms listed below, plus mental symptoms and impaired bodily vigor
Benign, minimum
DC 8003Benign, minimum
Benign, minimum rating
DC 8022Benign, minimum rating
Beriberi
DC 6314With cardiomegaly, or; with peripheral neuropathy with footdrop or atrophy of thigh or calf muscles
Bladder, Injury of (Residuals)
DC 7517Bladder injury residuals: Requiring indwelling urinary catheter; or renal failure secondary to bladder dysfunction; or total urinary incontinence requiring continuous use of absorbent pads.
Bronchial Asthma
DC 6602FEV-1 of 40- to 55-percent predicted, or; FEV-1/FVC of 40 to 55 percent; or; at least monthly visits to a physician for required care of exacerbations; or; intermittent (at least three per year) cours...
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