VASRD 5252 · Musculoskeletal System – Hip/Thigh

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

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

40%: single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

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

VA Rating Criteria for 40%

Flexion of the thigh limited to 10°.

40% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) rated at 40%. 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?
A single veteran rated 40% for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) 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. If a condition like Knee Pain is service-connected as secondary to Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 40% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5252)
  2. 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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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) are on the main condition page.

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