VASRD 5306 · Musculoskeletal
Muscle Group VI (Elbow Extensors) at 40% VA Disability Rating
Severe damage to the triceps of your dominant arm.
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 40%
Severe disability of Muscle Group VI in the dominant (major) upper extremity.
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Muscle Group VI (Elbow Extensors) rated at 40%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $795.84 |
| With spouse | $882.84 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $947.84 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $990.84 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $853.84 |
Lower tier
30% Muscle Group VI (Elbow Extensors)
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Muscle Group VI (Elbow Extensors)
- How much does a 40% VA rating for Muscle Group VI (Elbow Extensors) pay?
- A single veteran rated 40% for Muscle Group VI (Elbow Extensors) receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.
- What does it take to get a 40% rating for Muscle Group VI (Elbow Extensors)?
- Severe disability of Muscle Group VI in the dominant (major) upper extremity.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- Yes. If a condition like Tendonitis is service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group VI (Elbow Extensors), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 40% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.73 — Schedule of ratings — muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5306)
- 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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