Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) at 50% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Severe incomplete paralysis, dominant side.

50% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,132.90

$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% 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 50%

Incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals): severe, dominant (major) extremity

50% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 50% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$1,132.90
With spouse	$1,241.90
With spouse + 1 child	$1,322.90
With spouse + 2 children	$1,376.90
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$1,205.90

Lower tier

40% Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

$795.84 /mo single

Higher tier

60% Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

$1,435.02 /mo single

Common questions about 50% for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)

How much does a 50% VA rating for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 50% combined rating, a single veteran receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/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 $1,322.90.

What does it take to get a 50% rating for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)?

Incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals): severe, dominant (major) extremity.

What's the difference between 50% and 60% for Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage)?

50%: Incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals): severe, dominant (major) extremity. 60%: Complete paralysis of the upper radicular group (fifth and sixth cervicals), non-dominant (minor) extremity: all shoulder and elbow movements lost or severely affected, hand and wrist movements not affected.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Upper Radicular Group (Nerve Damage) 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 50%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.124a, Schedule of ratings, neurological conditions (Diagnostic Code 8510)
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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