Ankylosis of the Wrist at 40% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 40% for Ankylosis of the Wrist

How much does a 40% VA rating for Ankylosis of the Wrist pay?

A single veteran rated 40% for Ankylosis of the Wrist 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 Wrist?

Unfavorable ankylosis - in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation - of the non-dominant (minor) wrist; or ankylosis of the dominant (major) wrist in any position other than favorable.

What's the difference between 40% and 50% for Ankylosis of the Wrist?

40%: Either your non-dominant wrist is fused in one of those bad positions, or your dominant wrist is fused somewhere other than the favorable angle. 50%: Your dominant wrist is fused bent toward the palm, or off to one side.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

Yes. If a condition like Grip Weakness is service-connected as secondary to Ankylosis of the Wrist, 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.