VASRD 5250 · Musculoskeletal System

Hip, Ankylosis of at 90% VA Disability Rating

The hip is fused in a position so poor that the foot cannot reach the ground and crutches are needed to get around.

90%: single veteran, no dependents

$2,362.30

$28,347.60/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA Rating Criteria for 90%

Unfavorable, extremely unfavorable ankylosis, the foot not reaching ground, crutches necessitated.

90% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Hip, Ankylosis of rated at 90%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$2,362.30
With spouse$2,559.30
With spouse + 1 child$2,704.30
With spouse + 2 children$2,802.30
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$2,494.30

Lower tier

70% Hip, Ankylosis of

$1,808.45 /mo single

Common questions about 90% for Hip, Ankylosis of

How much does a 90% VA rating for Hip, Ankylosis of pay?
A single veteran rated 90% for Hip, Ankylosis of 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 Hip, Ankylosis of?
Unfavorable, extremely unfavorable ankylosis, the foot not reaching ground, crutches necessitated.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 90%?
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 90% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5250)
  2. 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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