Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid at 80% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 80% for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid

How much does a 80% VA rating for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid pay?

A single veteran rated 80% for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid receives $2,102.15 per month ($25,225.80/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 $2,406.15.

What does it take to get a 80% rating for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid?

Above insertion of deltoid - non-dominant (minor) upper extremity.

What's the difference between 80% and 90% for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid?

80%: The same amputation on your non-dominant side rates 80 percent. 90%: The arm is amputated above the point where the deltoid attaches. On your dominant side this rates 90 percent.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 80%?

Yes. If a condition like Phantom Limb Pain is service-connected as secondary to Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 80% alone.