VASRD 5228 · Musculoskeletal System

Thumb, Limitation of Motion at 10% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

One to two inches of gap is left when your thumb tries to reach your fingers.

10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$180.42

$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% 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 10%

A gap of one to two inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) between the thumb pad and the fingers, with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers. Rated the same on either hand.

10% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.

Single (no dependents)

$180.42

Higher tier

20% Thumb, Limitation of Motion

$356.66 /mo single

Common questions about 10% for Thumb, Limitation of Motion

How much does a 10% VA rating for Thumb, Limitation of Motion pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.

What does it take to get a 10% rating for Thumb, Limitation of Motion?

A gap of one to two inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) between the thumb pad and the fingers, with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers. Rated the same on either hand.

What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Thumb, Limitation of Motion?

10%: A gap of one to two inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm) between the thumb pad and the fingers, with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers. Rated the same on either hand. 20%: A gap of more than two inches (5.1 cm) between the thumb pad and the fingers, with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers. Rated the same on either hand.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Thumb, Limitation of Motion 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 10%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5228)
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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