VASRD 5037 · Musculoskeletal

Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) VA Disability Rating

A break at the top of the thigh bone near the hip joint, often requiring surgery or joint replacement.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
60%Hip replaced due to fracture and still weak or unstable.
30%Painful, stiff hip from previous neck fracture.
10%Old hip fracture causing some soreness or stiffness.

How the VA Evaluates Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip)

Confirmed by imaging showing prior femoral neck fracture; clinical signs of reduced range of motion or prosthesis required.

Approval rate

Moderate to high – depending on surgery outcome and residual mobility.

Annual service-connected

2,400 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •X-rays or surgical reports
  • •Post-operative rehab records
  • •Assistive device documentation

Strategy Tips

  • •Include gait analysis, cane/walker use, and pain levels
  • •Show how fracture affects work or movement

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •No functional impact described
  • •Incomplete surgical follow-up included

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Missing details about current mobility status
  • •No proof of surgery or persistent symptoms

Onset Patterns

  • •Usually results from trauma or fall
  • •Often followed by surgery and rehab

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip). Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Hip Osteoarthritis

    Post-fracture degeneration accelerates joint damage

Common questions about Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip)

Is Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) under VASRD diagnostic code 5037 (Musculoskeletal). A break at the top of the thigh bone near the hip joint, often requiring surgery or joint replacement.
What VA disability rating can I get for Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip)?
Possible VA ratings for Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) are 60%, 30%, 10%. Examples: 60% — Hip replaced due to fracture and still weak or unstable.; 30% — Painful, stiff hip from previous neck fracture.; 10% — Old hip fracture causing some soreness or stiffness..
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip)?
The average awarded rating for Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) is 30%. Roughly 2,400 veterans are service-connected for Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate to high – depending on surgery outcome and residual mobility..
What evidence helps prove Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) claim includes: X-rays or surgical reports; Post-operative rehab records; Assistive device documentation.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip)?
Common pitfalls when filing for Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip): Missing details about current mobility status; No proof of surgery or persistent symptoms.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip)?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Fracture of Femur, Neck (Hip) include: Hip Osteoarthritis. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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