Elbow, Other Impairment (Flail Joint) at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Elbow, Other Impairment (Flail Joint)

How much does a 20% VA rating for Elbow, Other Impairment (Flail Joint) pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Elbow, Other Impairment (Flail Joint) 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 Elbow, Other Impairment (Flail Joint)?

Joint fracture, with marked cubitus varus or cubitus valgus deformity, or with an ununited fracture of the head of the radius - either extremity. The schedule assigns 20 percent in both the major and the minor column.

What's the difference between 20% and 50% for Elbow, Other Impairment (Flail Joint)?

20%: An old elbow fracture that left the forearm angled noticeably in or out at the elbow, or a radial head fracture that never united. 50%: The same flail elbow, on your non-dominant side.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

Yes. If a condition like Arthritis is service-connected as secondary to Elbow, Other Impairment (Flail Joint), 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.