VASRD 5205 · Musculoskeletal System
Ankylosis of the Elbow at 40% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Either an intermediate-angle fusion on your non-dominant side, or a favorable fusion on your dominant side.
40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% 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 40%
Intermediate ankylosis, at an angle of more than 90° or between 70° and 50° - minor (non-dominant) extremity; or favorable ankylosis, at an angle between 90° and 70° - major (dominant) extremity.
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse | $882.84 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $947.84 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $990.84 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $853.84 |
Lower tier
30% Ankylosis of the Elbow
$552.47 /mo single
Higher tier
50% Ankylosis of the Elbow
$1,132.90 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Ankylosis of the Elbow
How much does a 40% VA rating for Ankylosis of the Elbow pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.
What does it take to get a 40% rating for Ankylosis of the Elbow?
Intermediate ankylosis, at an angle of more than 90° or between 70° and 50° - minor (non-dominant) extremity; or favorable ankylosis, at an angle between 90° and 70° - major (dominant) extremity.
What's the difference between 40% and 50% for Ankylosis of the Elbow?
40%: Intermediate ankylosis, at an angle of more than 90° or between 70° and 50° - minor (non-dominant) extremity; or favorable ankylosis, at an angle between 90° and 70° - major (dominant) extremity. 50%: Unfavorable ankylosis, at an angle of less than 50° or with complete loss of supination or pronation - minor (non-dominant) extremity; or intermediate ankylosis, at an angle of more than 90° or between 70° and 50° - major (dominant) extremity.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Ankylosis of the Elbow 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 40%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5205)
- 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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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Ankylosis of the Elbow are on the main condition page.
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