VASRD 5214 · Musculoskeletal System
Ankylosis of the Wrist at 50% VA Disability Rating
Your dominant wrist is fused bent toward the palm, or off to one side.
50%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,132.90
$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 50%
Unfavorable ankylosis of the dominant (major) wrist - fixed in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation.
50% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Ankylosis of the Wrist rated at 50%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,132.90 |
| With spouse | $1,241.90 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,322.90 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,376.90 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,205.90 |
Lower tier
40% Ankylosis of the Wrist
$795.84 /mo single
Common questions about 50% for Ankylosis of the Wrist
- How much does a 50% VA rating for Ankylosis of the Wrist pay?
- A single veteran rated 50% for Ankylosis of the Wrist receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/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 $1,322.90.
- What does it take to get a 50% rating for Ankylosis of the Wrist?
- Unfavorable ankylosis of the dominant (major) wrist - fixed in any degree of palmar flexion, or with ulnar or radial deviation.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?
- 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 50% alone.
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 August 16, 2026.
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