VASRD 5202 · Musculoskeletal System
Humerus, Other Impairment at 70% VA Disability Rating
The same loss of the head of the upper arm bone, on your non-dominant side.
70%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,808.45
$21,701.40/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 70%
Loss of the head of the humerus (flail shoulder) - minor (non-dominant) extremity.
70% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Humerus, Other Impairment rated at 70%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,808.45 |
| With spouse | $1,961.45 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,074.45 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,150.45 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,910.45 |
Lower tier
60% Humerus, Other Impairment
$1,435.02 /mo single
Higher tier
80% Humerus, Other Impairment
$2,102.15 /mo single
Common questions about 70% for Humerus, Other Impairment
- How much does a 70% VA rating for Humerus, Other Impairment pay?
- A single veteran rated 70% for Humerus, Other Impairment receives $1,808.45 per month ($21,701.40/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 $2,074.45.
- What does it take to get a 70% rating for Humerus, Other Impairment?
- Loss of the head of the humerus (flail shoulder) - minor (non-dominant) extremity.
- What's the difference between 70% and 80% for Humerus, Other Impairment?
- 70%: The same loss of the head of the upper arm bone, on your non-dominant side. 80%: The ball of your dominant shoulder joint is gone and the shoulder is flail.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 70%?
- Yes. If a condition like Shoulder Arthritis is service-connected as secondary to Humerus, Other Impairment, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 70% alone.
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 August 16, 2026.
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