Wrist Replacement (Prosthesis) at 40% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 40% for Wrist Replacement (Prosthesis)

How much does a 40% VA rating for Wrist Replacement (Prosthesis) pay?

A single veteran rated 40% for Wrist Replacement (Prosthesis) 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 Wrist Replacement (Prosthesis)?

Prosthetic replacement of wrist joint: with chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity — major (dominant) extremity.

What's the difference between 40% and 100% for Wrist Replacement (Prosthesis)?

40%: After the first year, severe lasting painful motion or weakness in your replaced wrist, on your dominant side. 100%: For one year after your wrist is replaced, this code pays 100 percent, whichever hand it is.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

Yes. If a condition like Chronic Pain is service-connected as secondary to Wrist Replacement (Prosthesis), 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.