Ankylosis of the Scapulohumeral Articulation (Shoulder Joint) at 40% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 40% for Ankylosis of the Scapulohumeral Articulation (Shoulder Joint)

How much does a 40% VA rating for Ankylosis of the Scapulohumeral Articulation (Shoulder Joint) pay?

A single veteran rated 40% for Ankylosis of the Scapulohumeral Articulation (Shoulder Joint) 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 Scapulohumeral Articulation (Shoulder Joint)?

Unfavorable ankylosis, abduction limited to 25° from the side - minor (non-dominant) extremity; or ankylosis intermediate between favorable and unfavorable - major (dominant) extremity.

What's the difference between 40% and 50% for Ankylosis of the Scapulohumeral Articulation (Shoulder Joint)?

40%: Either that same 25-degree fusion in your non-dominant shoulder, or an in-between fusion in your dominant shoulder. 50%: Your dominant shoulder is fused and the arm cannot be moved out more than 25 degrees from your side.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

Yes. If a condition like Neck Strain is service-connected as secondary to Ankylosis of the Scapulohumeral Articulation (Shoulder Joint), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 40% alone.