VASRD 5258 · Musculoskeletal System
Knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage at 20% VA Disability Rating
A displaced meniscus that repeatedly locks the knee, hurts, and makes it swell with fluid.
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Dislocated semilunar cartilage, with frequent episodes of "locking," pain, and effusion into the joint.
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage 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 |
Common questions about 20% for Knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage 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 Knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage?
- Dislocated semilunar cartilage, with frequent episodes of "locking," pain, and effusion into the joint.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Chronic knee pain is service-connected as secondary to Knee, dislocated semilunar cartilage, 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 5258)
- 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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