Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand at 10% VA Disability Rating

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?

A single veteran rated 10% for Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.

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%: Any two of the middle, ring and little fingers fused in a favorable position, on either hand. 20%: The same thumb-and-finger combination on your non-dominant hand, or the index finger plus one other finger on either hand.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Chronic Hand Pain is service-connected as secondary to Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.