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VA Rating for Varicose Veins

DC 7120 Max schedular: 100% Category: Cardiovascular Updated for 2026 rates
The Official Criteria

Varicose Veins Rating Chart

Criteria from 38 CFR Part 4 (DC 7120). Pay shown is the 2026 monthly rate for a veteran alone at that percentage by itself.

RatingWhat qualifies2026 monthly pay*
100%Massive board-like edema with constant pain at rest.$3,938.58
60%Persistent edema or subcutaneous induration with stasis pigmentation or eczema AND persistent ulceration.$1,435.02
40%Persistent edema and stasis pigmentation or eczema, with or without intermittent ulceration.$795.84
20%Persistent edema incompletely relieved by elevation of the extremity.$356.66
10%Intermittent edema or aching and fatigue in the leg after prolonged standing or walking, relieved by elevation or compression hosiery.$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 Varicose Veins

Each affected leg is rated separately and combined — with the bilateral factor when both legs qualify. Aching legs after prolonged standing that improve with elevation already meet the 10% level.

Evidence That Wins This Claim

  • Both legs = two ratings + bilateral factor.
  • Document skin color changes (stasis pigmentation) — the 40% gate.