VASRD 5254 · Musculoskeletal System – Hip/Thigh
Hip Flail Joint at 80% VA Disability Rating
The hip joint is flail — it has lost the stability to hold a position and moves abnormally under load.
80%: single veteran, no dependents
$2,102.15
$25,225.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 80%
Flail joint of the hip. The schedule sets one evaluation for this code and states no further criteria.
80% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Hip Flail Joint 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 |
Common questions about 80% for Hip Flail Joint
- How much does a 80% VA rating for Hip Flail Joint pay?
- A single veteran rated 80% for Hip Flail Joint 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 Hip Flail Joint?
- Flail joint of the hip. The schedule sets one evaluation for this code and states no further criteria.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 80%?
- Yes. If a condition like Leg Length Discrepancy is service-connected as secondary to Hip Flail Joint, 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 5254)
- 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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