Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) at 40% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 40% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)

How much does a 40% VA rating for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) pay?

A single veteran rated 40% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow) receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.

What does it take to get a 40% rating for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)?

Extension limited to 110°, non-dominant (minor) extremity; or extension limited to 100°, dominant (major) extremity.

What's the difference between 40% and 50% for Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)?

40%: A non-dominant elbow stuck at 110 degrees, or a dominant elbow that will not straighten past 100 degrees. 50%: Your dominant elbow will not straighten past about 110 degrees — it stays sharply bent.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

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 40% alone.