Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic) at 90% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The whole leg was removed at the hip — the thigh bone and the hip muscles only.

90% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$2,362.30

$28,347.60/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 90% 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 90%

Complete amputation, lower extremity: disarticulation (involving complete removal of the femur and intrinsic pelvic musculature only).

90% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 90% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$2,362.30
With spouse	$2,559.30
With spouse + 1 child	$2,704.30
With spouse + 2 children	$2,802.30
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$2,494.30

Higher tier

100% Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic)

$3,938.58 /mo single

Common questions about 90% for Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic)

How much does a 90% VA rating for Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 90% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 90% combined rating, a single veteran receives $2,362.30 per month ($28,347.60/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 $2,704.30.

What does it take to get a 90% rating for Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic)?

Complete amputation, lower extremity: disarticulation (involving complete removal of the femur and intrinsic pelvic musculature only).

What's the difference between 90% and 100% for Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic)?

90%: Complete amputation, lower extremity: disarticulation (involving complete removal of the femur and intrinsic pelvic musculature only). 100%: Complete amputation, lower extremity: trans-pelvic amputation (involving complete removal of the femur and intrinsic pelvic musculature along with any portion of the pelvic bones).

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 90%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic) 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 90%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5160)
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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