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

Data last updated September 23, 2026

A non-dominant elbow stuck at 110 degrees, or a dominant elbow that will not straighten past 100 degrees.

40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% 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 40%

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

40% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$795.84
With spouse	$882.84
With spouse + 1 child	$947.84
With spouse + 2 children	$990.84
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$853.84

Lower tier

30% Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)

$552.47 /mo single

Higher tier

50% Forearm, Extension Limitation (Elbow)

$1,132.90 /mo single

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

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

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran 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%: Extension limited to 110°, non-dominant (minor) extremity; or extension limited to 100°, dominant (major) extremity. 50%: Extension limited to 110°, dominant (major) extremity.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

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 40%.

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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