Knee, Other Impairment of at 10% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 10% for Knee, Other Impairment of

How much does a 10% VA rating for Knee, Other Impairment of pay?

A single veteran rated 10% for Knee, Other Impairment of receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Knee, Other Impairment of?

Recurrent subluxation or instability: sprain, incomplete ligament tear, or complete ligament tear (repaired, unrepaired, or failed repair) causing persistent instability, WITHOUT a prescription from a medical provider for an assistive device or bracing for ambulation. Patellar instability: a diagnosed condition involv…

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Knee, Other Impairment of?

10%: The knee is persistently unstable, but no provider has prescribed a brace or a walking aid for it. 20%: The knee is persistently unstable and a provider has prescribed a brace or a walking aid — one or the other, depending on whether the ligament tear was complete and whether it was repaired.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Meniscus Tear is service-connected as secondary to Knee, Other Impairment of, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.