VASRD 5202 · Musculoskeletal System

Humerus, Other Impairment at 70% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The same loss of the head of the upper arm bone, on your non-dominant side.

70% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,808.45

$21,701.40/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 70% 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 70%

Loss of the head of the humerus (flail shoulder) - minor (non-dominant) extremity.

70% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 70% combined rating. 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?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 70% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 70% combined rating, a single veteran 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%: Loss of the head of the humerus (flail shoulder) - minor (non-dominant) extremity. 80%: Loss of the head of the humerus (flail shoulder) - major (dominant) extremity.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 70%?

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 70%.

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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