Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid VA Disability Rating

VA Rating Tiers

How the VA Evaluates Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid

Stump length, side affected, prosthetic use, impact on ADLs.

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

• Phantom Limb Pain

  Nerve endings firing

• PTSD

  Trauma from injury

Common questions about Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid

Is Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid a VA-rated disability?

Yes. The VA rates Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid under VASRD diagnostic code 5123 (Musculoskeletal). Amputation of arm just below the shoulder, impacting most upper limb function.

What VA disability rating can I get for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid?

Possible VA ratings for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid are 90%, 80%. Examples: 90% — Loss of dominant arm below shoulder; 80% — Loss of non-dominant arm below shoulder.

What's the typical VA rating awarded for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid?

The average awarded rating for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid is 85%. Roughly 150 veterans are service-connected for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid each year. Typical approval likelihood: Very high (~95%) with amputation record..

What evidence helps prove Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid for VA disability?

Strong evidence for a Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid claim includes: Surgical reports; Occupational therapy notes.

What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid?

Common pitfalls when filing for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid: No distinction between dominant/non-dominant side; Lack of prosthesis use documentation.

What conditions are commonly secondary to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid?

Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid include: Phantom Limb Pain, PTSD. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.