VASRD 5108 · Musculoskeletal System

Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip VA Disability Rating

Complete removal of the leg at the hip joint, usually from trauma or infection.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
90%Your entire leg was amputated at the hip joint and a prosthetic can’t be used.

How the VA Evaluates Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip

Requires surgical documentation showing complete hip disarticulation and physical exam confirming functional limitations.

Approval rate

Very High – severity of amputation leads to highly visible and indisputable claim.

Annual service-connected

500 veterans

Average rating

90%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Surgical report of hip disarticulation
  • •Photos or medical imaging of the area
  • •PT records showing inability to ambulate

Strategy Tips

  • •Submit images and wheelchair usage notes
  • •Get statements from caregivers or rehab staff
  • •Include mental health assessment for quality-of-life impact

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Underreporting dependence on wheelchair or assistive devices
  • •Failing to show ongoing medical need from amputation

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Not providing complete surgical or post-op rehab records
  • •Not documenting current limitations like wheelchair dependence

Onset Patterns

  • •Usually results from battlefield trauma or advanced cancer/infection
  • •Mobility loss often requires lifelong accommodations

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Severe Balance Impairment

    Loss of entire leg affects gait and balance severely

  • Chronic Skin Breakdown

    Wheelchair use and prosthetic attempts can cause sores

Common questions about Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip

Is Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip under VASRD diagnostic code 5108 (Musculoskeletal System). Complete removal of the leg at the hip joint, usually from trauma or infection.
What VA disability rating can I get for Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip?
Possible VA ratings for Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip are 90%. Examples: 90% — Your entire leg was amputated at the hip joint and a prosthetic can’t be used..
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip?
The average awarded rating for Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip is 90%. Roughly 500 veterans are service-connected for Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip each year. Typical approval likelihood: Very High – severity of amputation leads to highly visible and indisputable claim..
What evidence helps prove Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip claim includes: Surgical report of hip disarticulation; Photos or medical imaging of the area; PT records showing inability to ambulate.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip?
Common pitfalls when filing for Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip: Not providing complete surgical or post-op rehab records; Not documenting current limitations like wheelchair dependence.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Amputation of Leg with Disarticulation at Hip include: Severe Balance Impairment, Chronic Skin Breakdown. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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