Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) at 40% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The hip can only be bent about 10 degrees before motion stops.

40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% 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 40%

Flexion of the thigh limited to 10°.

40% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$795.84
With spouse	$882.84
With spouse + 1 child	$947.84
With spouse + 2 children	$990.84
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$853.84

Lower tier

30% Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip)

$552.47 /mo single

Common questions about 40% for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip)

How much does a 40% VA rating for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.

What does it take to get a 40% rating for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip)?

Flexion of the thigh limited to 10°.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) 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 40%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5252)
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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