Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) at 30% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 30% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)

How much does a 30% VA rating for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) pay?

A single veteran rated 30% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)?

Extension limited to 100°, non-dominant (minor) extremity; or extension limited to 90°, dominant (major) extremity.

What's the difference between 30% and 40% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)?

30%: A non-dominant elbow stuck at 100 degrees, or a dominant elbow that will not straighten past 90 degrees. 40%: A non-dominant elbow stuck at 110 degrees, or a dominant elbow that will not straighten past 100 degrees.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

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 30% alone.