VASRD 5262 · Musculoskeletal System – Leg
Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) at 40% VA Disability Rating
The lower leg bones never knitted back together, the break site still moves, and a brace is needed.
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 40%
Nonunion of the tibia and fibula, with loose motion, requiring a brace.
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) 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% Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)
- How much does a 40% VA rating for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) pay?
- A single veteran rated 40% for Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints) 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 Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints)?
- Nonunion of the tibia and fibula, with loose motion, requiring a brace.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- Yes. If a condition like Ankle Arthritis is service-connected as secondary to Tibia and Fibula, Impairment of (Including Shin Splints), 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 § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5262)
- 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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