Hip, Ankylosis of at 70% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 70% for Hip, Ankylosis of

How much does a 70% VA rating for Hip, Ankylosis of pay?

A single veteran rated 70% for Hip, Ankylosis of receives $1,808.45 per month ($21,701.40/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 $2,074.45.

What does it take to get a 70% rating for Hip, Ankylosis of?

Intermediate — the hip is ankylosed between the favorable position described at 60 percent and the extremely unfavorable position described at 90 percent.

What's the difference between 70% and 90% for Hip, Ankylosis of?

70%: The hip is fused at an angle worse than the favorable position, but not so bad that the foot cannot reach the ground. 90%: The hip is fused in a position so poor that the foot cannot reach the ground and crutches are needed to get around.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 70%?

Yes. If a condition like Knee Strain is service-connected as secondary to Hip, Ankylosis of, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 70% alone.