VASRD 5260 · Musculoskeletal System – Knee/Leg
Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) at 20% VA Disability Rating
The knee bends only about 30 degrees.
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Flexion of the leg limited to 30°.
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) 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% Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
30% Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) 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 Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)?
- Flexion of the leg limited to 30°.
- What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)?
- 20%: The knee bends only about 30 degrees. 30%: The knee bends only about 15 degrees.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Knee Instability is service-connected as secondary to Limitation of Flexion 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 20% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5260)
- 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.
See all rating tiers and evidence guidance
Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) are on the main condition page.
View full Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) guide
VA Calc: Disability Pay
Combine your ratings & see monthly pay on your iPhone · Works offline