Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand at 40% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Your thumb and one finger on your dominant hand are both fused in an unfavorable position.

40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% 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 40%

Unfavorable ankylosis of the thumb and any finger of the dominant (major) hand.

40% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. 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?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran 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, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Unfavorable Ankylosis of Two Digits of One Hand 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 40%.

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 September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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