VASRD 5219 · Musculoskeletal System
Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand at 40% VA Disability Rating
Your thumb and one finger on your dominant hand are both fused in an unfavorable position.
40%: single veteran, no dependents
$795.84
$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 40%
Unfavorable ankylosis of the thumb and any finger of the dominant (major) hand.
40% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand 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% Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 40% for Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand
- How much does a 40% VA rating for Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand pay?
- A single veteran rated 40% for Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand 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 Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand?
- Unfavorable ankylosis of the thumb and any finger of the dominant (major) hand.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
- Yes. If a condition like Hand Osteoarthritis is service-connected as secondary to Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand, 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 5219)
- 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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