VASRD 5223 · Musculoskeletal System
Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Any two of the middle, ring and little fingers fused in a favorable position, on either hand.
10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% 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 10%
Favorable ankylosis of any two of the long, ring and little fingers, on either hand.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
20% Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand
How much does a 10% VA rating for Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand?
Favorable ankylosis of any two of the long, ring and little fingers, on either hand.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand?
10%: Favorable ankylosis of any two of the long, ring and little fingers, on either hand. 20%: Favorable ankylosis of the thumb and any finger of the non-dominant (minor) hand; or of the index finger together with the long, ring or little finger, on either hand.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand 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 10%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5223)
- 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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