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

Data last updated September 23, 2026

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.

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% 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 30%

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.

30% Pay by Household (2026)

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

Single (no dependents)	$552.47
With spouse	$617.47
With spouse + 1 child	$666.47
With spouse + 2 children	$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$596.47

Lower tier

20% Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation)

$356.66 /mo single

Higher tier

40% Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation)

$795.84 /mo single

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?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran 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)?

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

30%: 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. 40%: Loss of supination and pronation through bone fusion, with the hand fixed in supination or hyperpronation - major (dominant) extremity.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Supination and Pronation, Impairment (Forearm Rotation) 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 30%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5213)
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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