VASRD 5255 · Musculoskeletal System
Femur, Impairment of at 80% VA Disability Rating
The thigh bone never knitted back together and the fracture site still moves.
80%: single veteran, no dependents
$2,102.15
$25,225.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 80%
Fracture of the shaft or anatomical neck of the femur with nonunion, with loose motion (spiral or oblique fracture).
80% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Femur, Impairment of rated at 80%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $2,102.15 |
| With spouse | $2,277.15 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,406.15 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,493.15 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $2,219.15 |
Lower tier
60% Femur, Impairment of
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 80% for Femur, Impairment of
- How much does a 80% VA rating for Femur, Impairment of pay?
- A single veteran rated 80% for Femur, Impairment of receives $2,102.15 per month ($25,225.80/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 $2,406.15.
- What does it take to get a 80% rating for Femur, Impairment of?
- Fracture of the shaft or anatomical neck of the femur with nonunion, with loose motion (spiral or oblique fracture).
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 80%?
- Yes. If a condition like Knee arthritis is service-connected as secondary to Femur, Impairment of, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 80% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5255)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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