Hip Replacement (Prosthetic) at 90% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 90% for Hip Replacement (Prosthetic)

How much does a 90% VA rating for Hip Replacement (Prosthetic) pay?

A single veteran rated 90% for Hip Replacement (Prosthetic) 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 Replacement (Prosthetic)?

Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum: following implantation of prosthesis with painful motion or weakness such as to require the use of crutches.

What's the difference between 90% and 100% for Hip Replacement (Prosthetic)?

90%: After the 100 percent period, 90 percent applies when the replaced hip has painful motion or weakness bad enough that you need crutches. 100%: For the first four months after your hip is replaced or resurfaced, this code pays 100 percent.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 90%?

Yes. If a condition like Sciatic Nerve Pain is service-connected as secondary to Hip Replacement (Prosthetic), 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.