VASRD 5261 · Musculoskeletal System – Knee/Leg
Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee) at 50% VA Disability Rating
Leg can’t straighten—very limited mobility.
50%: single veteran, no dependents
$1,132.90
$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 50%
Extension limited to 45 degrees.
50% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee) rated at 50%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,132.90 |
| With spouse | $1,241.90 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,322.90 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,376.90 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,205.90 |
Lower tier
40% Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee)
$795.84 /mo single
Common questions about 50% for Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee)
- How much does a 50% VA rating for Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee) pay?
- A single veteran rated 50% for Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee) receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/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 $1,322.90.
- What does it take to get a 50% rating for Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee)?
- Extension limited to 45 degrees.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?
- Yes. If a condition like Lower Back Pain is service-connected as secondary to Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 50% alone.
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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Limitation of Extension of the Leg (Knee) are on the main condition page.
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