VA Disability Rating for Sarcoidosis
Rated 0–100% by symptom severity and pulmonary involvement. PACT Act presumptive for burn-pit exposure.
Sarcoidosis (DC 6846) is rated by extent of organ involvement and treatment requirements. PACT Act added sarcoidosis as presumptive for post-9/11 burn-pit / airborne-hazard exposure. Cardiac, neurologic, ocular, or renal involvement can dramatically increase the rating.
Presumptive framework applies
PACT Act presumptive for post-9/11 burn-pit / airborne-hazard exposure (per the 2024 PACT presumptive list expansion).
Check my presumptive eligibility →Rating tiers + 2026 monthly compensation
| Rating | Monthly (2026, single vet) | Criteria (summary) |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | — | Chronic hilar adenopathy or stable lung infiltrates without symptoms or physiologic impairment. |
| 30% | $552.47 | Pulmonary involvement with persistent symptoms requiring chronic low-dose (≤10 mg) corticosteroid maintenance. |
| 60% | $1,435.02 | Pulmonary involvement requiring systemic high-dose corticosteroids for control. |
| 100% | $3,938.58 | Cor pulmonale, OR cardiac involvement with congestive heart failure, OR progressive pulmonary disease with fever/night sweats/weight loss despite treatment. |
Dollar amounts reflect the 2.5% COLA effective 2025-12-01 for single veterans with no dependents. Add spouse + children for 30%+ ratings via the estimator.
What this means in dollars
- →At 30%: $552.47/mo · $6,630/year, tax-free
- →At 60%: $1,435.02/mo · $17,220/year, tax-free
- →At 100%: $3,938.58/mo · $47,263/year, tax-free
How to get rated for sarcoidosis
- Biopsy or imaging confirming sarcoidosis diagnosis.
- Treatment records — corticosteroid dosing is a key rating driver.
- PACT-qualifying service: file as presumptive (no nexus required).
- File any organ-specific complications separately (cardiac, ocular, neurologic).
Common secondary conditions
- +Cardiac sarcoidosis
- +Ocular involvement (uveitis)
- +Neurosarcoidosis
- +Depression
File these separately. VA rates each service-connected condition independently and combines them via § 4.25.
Nexus tips
- Burn-pit exposure: file as presumptive.
- African-American veterans have higher baseline sarcoidosis prevalence — be prepared to argue service-related triggering even if presumption doesn't apply.
Frequently asked
My sarcoidosis is in remission. Am I still rated?
Sarcoidosis ratings depend on current symptoms and treatment. Remission without ongoing therapy may rate at 0–30% based on residuals; flare-ups can be claimed for increase.
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Related conditions
This page summarizes public rating criteria from 38 CFR Part 4. It is not legal or medical advice. Actual VA ratings depend on C&P exam findings, records review, and rater discretion.