VASRD 5253 · Musculoskeletal System – Hip/Thigh
Impairment of the Thigh (Adduction/Rotation) at 20% VA Disability Rating
The leg cannot be moved out to the side past about 10 degrees.
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Limitation of abduction of the thigh, with motion lost beyond 10°.
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Impairment of the Thigh (Adduction/Rotation) rated at 20%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $356.66 |
| With spouse | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $356.66 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $356.66 |
Lower tier
10% Impairment of the Thigh (Adduction/Rotation)
$180.42 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Impairment of the Thigh (Adduction/Rotation)
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Impairment of the Thigh (Adduction/Rotation) pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Impairment of the Thigh (Adduction/Rotation) receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.
- What does it take to get a 20% rating for Impairment of the Thigh (Adduction/Rotation)?
- Limitation of abduction of the thigh, with motion lost beyond 10°.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- Yes. If a condition like Balance Issues is service-connected as secondary to Impairment of the Thigh (Adduction/Rotation), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5253)
- 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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