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VA Rating for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

DC 6354 Max schedular: 100% Category: Skin & Other Updated for 2026 rates
The Official Criteria

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Rating Chart

Criteria from 38 CFR Part 4 (DC 6354). Pay shown is the 2026 monthly rate for a veteran alone at that percentage by itself.

RatingWhat qualifies2026 monthly pay*
100%Symptoms nearly constant and so severe as to restrict routine daily activities almost completely, with occasional total incapacitation.$3,938.58
60%Nearly constant symptoms restricting routine daily activities to less than 50% of pre-illness level; or incapacitation of at least 6 weeks total per year.$1,435.02
40%Symptoms nearly constant restricting activities to 50–75% of pre-illness level; or incapacitation of at least 4 weeks per year.$795.84
20%Symptoms nearly constant restricting activities by less than 25%; or incapacitation of at least 2 weeks per year.$356.66
10%Symptoms that wax and wane, controlled by continuous medication; or incapacitation of at least 1 week per year.$180.42

*Rate for that single rating with no dependents. Your combined rating and household may differ — run your exact numbers in our calculator.

How the VA Rates Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CFS rates on how much your routine daily activities are restricted compared to your pre-illness self, or on weeks of doctor-prescribed incapacitation per year. It is a Gulf War presumptive for eligible veterans.

Evidence That Wins This Claim

  • Quantify your activity level vs before — percentages matter here.
  • Gulf War service makes CFS presumptive.