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VASRD 5126 · Musculoskeletal System

Amputation of All Five Digits of One Hand at 60% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The same loss of all five digits on your non-dominant hand rates 60 percent.

60% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,435.02

$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 60%

Five digits of one hand, amputation of - non-dominant (minor) hand.

60% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 60% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$1,435.02
With spouse$1,566.02
With spouse + 1 child$1,663.02
With spouse + 2 children$1,728.02
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$1,523.02

Higher tier

70% Amputation of All Five Digits of One Hand

$1,808.45 /mo single

Common questions about 60% for Amputation of All Five Digits of One Hand

How much does a 60% VA rating for Amputation of All Five Digits of One Hand pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 60% combined rating, a single veteran receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Amputation of All Five Digits of One Hand?

Five digits of one hand, amputation of - non-dominant (minor) hand.

What's the difference between 60% and 70% for Amputation of All Five Digits of One Hand?

60%: Five digits of one hand, amputation of - non-dominant (minor) hand. 70%: Five digits of one hand, amputation of - dominant (major) hand.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Amputation of All Five Digits of One Hand gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 60%.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5126)
  2. VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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