Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity at 90% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 90% for Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity

How much does a 90% VA rating for Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity pay?

A single veteran rated 90% for Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity 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.

What does it take to get a 90% rating for Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity?

Disarticulation (involving complete removal of the humerus only).

What's the difference between 90% and 100% for Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity?

90%: The whole arm is removed at the shoulder joint, leaving the shoulder blade and collarbone in place. This rates 90 percent, the same figure for either arm. 100%: The whole arm is removed along with part of the shoulder blade, collarbone and/or ribs. This rates 100 percent, the same figure for either arm.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 90%?

Yes. If a condition like Phantom Limb Pain is service-connected as secondary to Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity, 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.