Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) at 40% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 40% for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

How much does a 40% VA rating for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) pay?

A single veteran rated 40% for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) 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 Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)?

Severe incomplete paralysis

What's the difference between 40% and 70% for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)?

40%: Limited use with pain 70%: No function in shoulder

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

Yes. If a condition like Shoulder Arthritis is service-connected as secondary to Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage), 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.