VASRD 5214 · Musculoskeletal System

Ankylosis of the Wrist at 20% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Your non-dominant wrist is fused at the favorable angle - bent back 20 to 30 degrees.

20% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$356.66

$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% 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 20%

Ankylosis of the non-dominant (minor) wrist favorable in 20 to 30 degrees of dorsiflexion.

20% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 20% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.

Single (no dependents)

$356.66

Higher tier

30% Ankylosis of the Wrist

$552.47 /mo single

Common questions about 20% for Ankylosis of the Wrist

How much does a 20% VA rating for Ankylosis of the Wrist pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 20% combined rating, a single veteran receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Ankylosis of the Wrist?

Ankylosis of the non-dominant (minor) wrist favorable in 20 to 30 degrees of dorsiflexion.

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Ankylosis of the Wrist?

20%: Ankylosis of the non-dominant (minor) wrist favorable in 20 to 30 degrees of dorsiflexion. 30%: Ankylosis of the non-dominant (minor) wrist in any position other than favorable; or ankylosis of the dominant (major) wrist favorable in 20 to 30 degrees of dorsiflexion.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Ankylosis of the Wrist 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 20%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5214)
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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