Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid at 70% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 70% for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid

How much does a 70% VA rating for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid pay?

A single veteran rated 70% for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid receives $1,808.45 per month ($21,701.40/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 $2,074.45.

What does it take to get a 70% rating for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid?

Below insertion of deltoid - non-dominant (minor) upper extremity.

What's the difference between 70% and 80% for Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid?

70%: The same amputation on your non-dominant side rates 70 percent. 80%: The arm is amputated below the point where the deltoid attaches. On your dominant side this rates 80 percent.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 70%?

Yes. If a condition like Phantom Limb Pain is service-connected as secondary to Amputation of Arm, Below Insertion of Deltoid, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 70% alone.