Musculoskeletal · 38 CFR 4.71a · DC 5025
Fibromyalgia VA Disability Rating
Fibromyalgia is rated under DC 5025. The brackets distinguish symptom frequency, response to treatment, and remission status. Gulf War veterans qualify for presumptive service connection under 38 CFR 3.317.
Rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Symptoms require continuous medication for control. |
| 20% | Symptoms are episodic with exacerbations often precipitated by environmental or emotional stress, present more than one-third of the time. |
| 40% | Symptoms are constant or nearly so, refractory to therapy. |
Common secondary conditions
Veterans rated for fibromyalgia frequently file secondary-service-connection claims for:
- Sleep disorder
- IBS
- Depression
- Migraines
Use the calculator
Once you know the percentage assigned for this condition, plug it into the VA Combined Rating Calculator alongside any other service-connected ratings to see your combined percentage and 2026 monthly compensation.
Source citations
- 38 CFR 4.71a (eCFR)
- VA.gov current monthly compensation rates
- VA Office of General Counsel — Accreditation directory
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