VASRD 5052 · Musculoskeletal System

Elbow Replacement (Prosthesis) at 50% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

After the first year, severe lasting painful motion or weakness in your replaced elbow, on your dominant side.

50% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,132.90

$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% 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 50%

Prosthetic replacement of the elbow joint: with chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity — major (dominant) extremity.

50% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 50% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$1,132.90
With spouse	$1,241.90
With spouse + 1 child	$1,322.90
With spouse + 2 children	$1,376.90
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$1,205.90

Lower tier

40% Elbow Replacement (Prosthesis)

$795.84 /mo single

Higher tier

100% Elbow Replacement (Prosthesis)

$3,938.58 /mo single

Common questions about 50% for Elbow Replacement (Prosthesis)

How much does a 50% VA rating for Elbow Replacement (Prosthesis) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 50% combined rating, a single veteran receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/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 $1,322.90.

What does it take to get a 50% rating for Elbow Replacement (Prosthesis)?

Prosthetic replacement of the elbow joint: with chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity — major (dominant) extremity.

What's the difference between 50% and 100% for Elbow Replacement (Prosthesis)?

50%: Prosthetic replacement of the elbow joint: with chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity — major (dominant) extremity. 100%: Prosthetic replacement of the elbow joint: for 1 year following implantation of prosthesis. The schedule assigns 100 percent in both the major (dominant) and the minor (non-dominant) column.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Elbow Replacement (Prosthesis) 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 50%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5052)
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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