VASRD 5054 · Musculoskeletal System

Hip Replacement (Prosthetic) at 50% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Moderately severe lasting weakness, pain, or loss of motion in the replaced hip.

50% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$1,132.90

$13,594.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 50%

Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum: moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain or limitation of motion.

50% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 50% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$1,132.90
With spouse	$1,241.90
With spouse + 1 child	$1,322.90
With spouse + 2 children	$1,376.90
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$1,205.90

Lower tier

30% Hip Replacement (Prosthetic)

$552.47 /mo single

Higher tier

70% Hip Replacement (Prosthetic)

$1,808.45 /mo single

Common questions about 50% for Hip Replacement (Prosthetic)

How much does a 50% VA rating for Hip Replacement (Prosthetic) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 50% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 50% combined rating, a single veteran receives $1,132.90 per month ($13,594.80/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 $1,322.90.

What does it take to get a 50% rating for Hip Replacement (Prosthetic)?

Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum: moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain or limitation of motion.

What's the difference between 50% and 70% for Hip Replacement (Prosthetic)?

50%: Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum: moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain or limitation of motion. 70%: Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum: markedly severe residual weakness, pain or limitation of motion following implantation of prosthesis.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 50%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Hip Replacement (Prosthetic) gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 50%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5054)
VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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