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

Data last updated September 23, 2026

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.

90% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$2,362.30

$28,347.60/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 90% 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 90%

Disarticulation (involving complete removal of the humerus only).

90% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 90% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

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

Higher tier

100% Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity

$3,938.58 /mo single

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?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 90% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 90% combined rating, a single veteran 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%: Disarticulation (involving complete removal of the humerus only). 100%: Forequarter amputation (involving complete removal of the humerus along with any portion of the scapula, clavicle, and/or ribs).

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 90%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Complete Amputation of the Upper Extremity 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 90%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5120)
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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