Shoulder Replacement (Prosthesis) at 50% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The same severe lasting painful motion or weakness, in your non-dominant shoulder.

50% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,132.90

$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% 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 50%

Prosthetic replacement of the shoulder joint: with chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity — minor (non-dominant) extremity.

50% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 50% combined rating. 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

30% Shoulder Replacement (Prosthesis)

$552.47 /mo single

Higher tier

60% Shoulder Replacement (Prosthesis)

$1,435.02 /mo single

Common questions about 50% for Shoulder Replacement (Prosthesis)

How much does a 50% VA rating for Shoulder Replacement (Prosthesis) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 50% combined rating, a single veteran 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 Shoulder Replacement (Prosthesis)?

Prosthetic replacement of the shoulder joint: with chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity — minor (non-dominant) extremity.

What's the difference between 50% and 60% for Shoulder Replacement (Prosthesis)?

50%: Prosthetic replacement of the shoulder joint: with chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity — minor (non-dominant) extremity. 60%: Prosthetic replacement of the shoulder joint: with chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity — major (dominant) extremity.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Shoulder Replacement (Prosthesis) gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 50%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5051)
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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