VASRD 5207 · Musculoskeletal System
Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Either elbow will not straighten past 60 degrees, or past 45 degrees.
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%
Extension limited to 60°, either extremity; or extension limited to 45°, either extremity.
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% Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)
How much does a 10% VA rating for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) 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 Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)?
Extension limited to 60°, either extremity; or extension limited to 45°, either extremity.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)?
10%: Extension limited to 60°, either extremity; or extension limited to 45°, either extremity. 20%: Extension limited to 90°, non-dominant (minor) extremity; or extension limited to 75°, either extremity.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) 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 5207)
- 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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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) are on the main condition page.
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