Arm, Limitation of Motion at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Arm, Limitation of Motion

How much does a 20% VA rating for Arm, Limitation of Motion pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Arm, Limitation of Motion receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Arm, Limitation of Motion?

Motion midway between the side and shoulder level, flexion and/or abduction limited to 45° - minor (non-dominant) extremity; or motion at shoulder level, flexion and/or abduction limited to 90° - either extremity.

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Arm, Limitation of Motion?

20%: Either a 45-degree limit on your non-dominant side, or an arm on either side that comes up only to shoulder level. 30%: Either that same 25-degree limit on your non-dominant side, or a 45-degree limit on your dominant side.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

Yes. If a condition like Frozen Shoulder is service-connected as secondary to Arm, Limitation of Motion, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.