Question 1

How much does a 90% VA rating for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid pay?

Accepted Answer

A single veteran rated 90% for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid receives $2,362.30 per month ($28,347.60/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 $2,704.30.

Question 2

What does it take to get a 90% rating for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid?

Accepted Answer

Above insertion of deltoid - dominant (major) upper extremity.

Question 3

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 90%?

Accepted Answer

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 90% alone.

Single (no dependents)	$2,362.30
With spouse	$2,559.30
With spouse + 1 child	$2,704.30
With spouse + 2 children	$2,802.30
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$2,494.30

Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid at 90% VA Disability Rating

VA Rating Criteria for 90%

90% Pay by Household (2026)

Common questions about 90% for Arm, Amputation Above Insertion of Deltoid

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