Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation) at 30% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 30% for Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation)

How much does a 30% VA rating for Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation) pay?

A single veteran rated 30% for Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation) receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation)?

Loss through bone fusion with the hand fixed in supination or hyperpronation - minor (non-dominant) extremity; loss through bone fusion with the hand fixed in full pronation - major (dominant) extremity; or limitation of pronation with motion lost beyond the middle of the arc - major (dominant) extremity.

What's the difference between 30% and 40% for Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation)?

30%: Any of: that same fused position on your non-dominant side, a dominant forearm fused palm-down, or a dominant forearm that cannot pronate past the middle of its arc. 40%: Your dominant forearm is fused with the palm locked upward, or turned down past its normal limit.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes. If a condition like Elbow Tendonitis is service-connected as secondary to Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.