VASRD 5224 · Musculoskeletal System
Ankylosis of Thumb at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Your thumb is fused in a favorable position, on either hand.
10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% 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 10%
Favorable ankylosis of the thumb, rated 10 percent on either hand.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 10% 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) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
20% Ankylosis of Thumb
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Ankylosis of Thumb
How much does a 10% VA rating for Ankylosis of Thumb pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 10% rating for Ankylosis of Thumb?
Favorable ankylosis of the thumb, rated 10 percent on either hand.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Ankylosis of Thumb?
10%: Favorable ankylosis of the thumb, rated 10 percent on either hand. 20%: Unfavorable ankylosis of the thumb. DC 5224 rates this 20 percent on either hand - the major and minor columns are the same.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Ankylosis of Thumb 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 10%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5224)
- 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 Thumb are on the main condition page.
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