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VA rating for Debilitating fatigue in 2026
The VA rates debilitating fatigue under 38 CFR 4.88b (diagnostic code 6354) at 10%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 100%. Here's what each level means and pays in 2026.
10%
Symptoms controlled by medication or rest rate 10%.
$180/mo
20%
Episodic symptoms with periods of incapacitation rate 20%.
$357/mo
40–60%
Symptoms nearly constant restricting routine activities significantly rate 40%+.
$796/mo
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