VASRD 5206 · Musculoskeletal System
Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow) at 20% VA Disability Rating
Flexion limited to 90 degrees
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow) rated at 20%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $356.66 |
| With spouse | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $356.66 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $356.66 |
Lower tier
10% Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow)
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
30% Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow)
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow)
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow) pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow) receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.
- What does it take to get a 20% rating for Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow)?
- Flexion limited to 90 degrees
- What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow)?
- 20%: Flexion limited to 90 degrees 30%: Flexion limited to 70 degrees
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Tendonitis is service-connected as secondary to Forearm, Flexion 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 20% alone.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Forearm, Flexion Limitation (Elbow) are on the main condition page.
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