VASRD 5202 · Musculoskeletal System

Humerus, Other Impairment at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

On your dominant side, either frequent shoulder dislocations that make you guard every arm movement, or an upper arm bone that healed with marked deformity.

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% 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 30%

Recurrent dislocation at the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding of all arm movements - major (dominant) extremity; or malunion of the humerus with marked deformity - major (dominant) extremity.

30% Pay by Household (2026)

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

Single (no dependents)	$552.47
With spouse	$617.47
With spouse + 1 child	$666.47
With spouse + 2 children	$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$596.47

Lower tier

20% Humerus, Other Impairment

$356.66 /mo single

Higher tier

40% Humerus, Other Impairment

$795.84 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Humerus, Other Impairment

How much does a 30% VA rating for Humerus, Other Impairment pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran 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 Humerus, Other Impairment?

What's the difference between 30% and 40% for Humerus, Other Impairment?

30%: Recurrent dislocation at the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding of all arm movements - major (dominant) extremity; or malunion of the humerus with marked deformity - major (dominant) extremity. 40%: Fibrous union of the humerus - minor (non-dominant) extremity.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Humerus, Other Impairment 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 30%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5202)
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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