VASRD 5034 · Musculoskeletal
Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck at 80% VA Disability Rating
Bad thigh fracture that hasn’t healed and moves wrong.
80%: single veteran, no dependents
$2,102.15
$25,225.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 80%
Fracture with nonunion and loose motion (false joint), requiring a brace or surgical fixation.
80% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck 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% Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck
$1,435.02 /mo single
Common questions about 80% for Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck
- How much does a 80% VA rating for Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck pay?
- A single veteran rated 80% for Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck 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 Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck?
- Fracture with nonunion and loose motion (false joint), requiring a brace or surgical fixation.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 80%?
- Yes. If a condition like Hip Bursitis is service-connected as secondary to Fracture of Femur, Shaft or Anatomical Neck, 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.
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