VASRD 5006 · Musculoskeletal
Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis at 20% VA Disability Rating
Painful, limited joint movement confirmed by a doctor.
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Degenerative arthritis with limitation of motion confirmed by objective findings.
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis 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% Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis
$180.42 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis 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 Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis?
- Degenerative arthritis with limitation of motion confirmed by objective findings.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Joint Instability is service-connected as secondary to Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis, 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.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis are on the main condition page.
View full Hypertrophic Osteoarthritis guide