Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)

How much does a 10% VA rating for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) 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 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%: Either elbow will not straighten past 60 degrees, or past 45 degrees. 20%: A non-dominant elbow stuck at 90 degrees, or either elbow that will not straighten past 75 degrees.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Shoulder compensation pain is service-connected as secondary to Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow), 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.