VASRD 5203 · Musculoskeletal System
Impairment of the Clavicle or Scapula at 20% VA Disability Rating
Your collarbone or shoulder blade is dislocated, or a break in it never united and the ends move.
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Dislocation of the clavicle or scapula; or nonunion of the clavicle or scapula with loose movement. The schedule assigns 20 percent in both the major (dominant) and the minor (non-dominant) column.
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Impairment of the Clavicle or Scapula 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% Impairment of the Clavicle or Scapula
$180.42 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Impairment of the Clavicle or Scapula
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Impairment of the Clavicle or Scapula pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Impairment of the Clavicle or Scapula 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 Impairment of the Clavicle or Scapula?
- Dislocation of the clavicle or scapula; or nonunion of the clavicle or scapula with loose movement. The schedule assigns 20 percent in both the major (dominant) and the minor (non-dominant) column.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Shoulder Arthritis is service-connected as secondary to Impairment of the Clavicle or Scapula, 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.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5203)
- 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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