Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand at 20% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The same thumb-and-finger combination on your non-dominant hand, or the index finger plus one other finger on either hand.

20% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$356.66

$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% 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 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.

20% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 20% 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)

$356.66

Lower tier

10% Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand

$180.42 /mo single

Higher tier

30% Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand

$552.47 /mo single

Common questions about 20% for Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand

How much does a 20% 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 20% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 20% combined rating, a single veteran receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 20% rating for Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand?

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.

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Favorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One 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. 30%: Favorable ankylosis of the thumb and any finger of the dominant (major) hand.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

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 20%.

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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