Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) VA Disability Rating

VA Rating Tiers

How the VA Evaluates Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)

Under 38 CFR 4.73, DC 5315 rates injury of Muscle Group XV: the mesial thigh group, which the schedule lists as the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus and gracilis. Their stated functions are adduction of the hip, flexion of the hip and flexion of the knee. The code grades the injury as severe (30 percent), moderately severe (20 percent), moderate (10 percent) or slight (0 percent), in a single column, so the evaluation does not change with which leg is injured. Group XV is the adductor group; the primary hip flexors — psoas, iliacus and pectineus — are Group XVI (DC 5316), which reaches 40 percent.

Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule — not official VA statistics.

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles). Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

• Knee Instability

  Weakened support muscles

• Back Pain

  Altered walking posture

Common questions about Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)

Is Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) a VA-rated disability?

Yes. The VA rates Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) under VASRD diagnostic code 5315 (Musculoskeletal). Injury to the inner-thigh groin muscles that pull the leg toward the midline — the adductors and the gracilis.

What VA disability rating can I get for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)?

Possible VA ratings for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) are 30%, 20%, 10%, 0%. Examples: 30%: Severe damage to the inner-thigh adductor muscles.; 20%: Moderately severe damage to the inner-thigh adductor muscles.; 10%: Moderate damage to the inner-thigh adductor muscles..

What's the typical VA rating awarded for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)?

Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) at around 10%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 1,300 veterans are service-connected for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles). Estimated approval outlook: Moderate (~60%)…

What evidence helps prove Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) for VA disability?

Strong evidence for a Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) claim includes: An orthopedic exam documenting the muscle injury.; Strength and range-of-motion testing results..

What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)?

Common pitfalls when filing for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles): No documentation of reduced strength.; A vague symptom description that doesn't tie to this specific muscle group..

What conditions are commonly secondary to Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)?

Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) include: Knee Instability, Back Pain. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

Official sources

1. 38 CFR § 4.73 — Schedule of ratings — muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5315)

Rating criteria on this page are an educational summary of the cited regulation — the eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.