Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) at 60% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Complete paralysis, non-dominant side.

60% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,435.02

$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 60%

Complete paralysis of the middle radicular group, non-dominant (minor) extremity: adduction, abduction and rotation of arm, flexion of elbow, and extension of wrist lost or severely affected

60% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 60% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$1,435.02
With spouse	$1,566.02
With spouse + 1 child	$1,663.02
With spouse + 2 children	$1,728.02
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$1,523.02

Lower tier

50% Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

$1,132.90 /mo single

Higher tier

70% Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

$1,808.45 /mo single

Common questions about 60% for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

How much does a 60% VA rating for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 60% combined rating, a single veteran receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.

What does it take to get a 60% rating for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)?

Complete paralysis of the middle radicular group, non-dominant (minor) extremity: adduction, abduction and rotation of arm, flexion of elbow, and extension of wrist lost or severely affected.

What's the difference between 60% and 70% for Middle Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)?

60%: Complete paralysis of the middle radicular group, non-dominant (minor) extremity: adduction, abduction and rotation of arm, flexion of elbow, and extension of wrist lost or severely affected. 70%: Complete paralysis of the middle radicular group, dominant (major) extremity: adduction, abduction and rotation of arm, flexion of elbow, and extension of wrist lost or severely affected.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.124a, Schedule of ratings, neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8511)
VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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