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

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?

A single veteran rated 90% for Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic) 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%: The whole leg was removed at the hip — the thigh bone and the hip muscles only. 100%: The entire leg was removed along with part of the pelvic bone.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 90%?

Yes. If a condition like Severe Balance Impairment is service-connected as secondary to Complete Amputation of the Lower Extremity (Hip Disarticulation or Trans-Pelvic), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 90% alone.