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Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) under diagnostic code 5315, in 38 CFR § 4.73 (muscle injuries), and the schedule provides four evaluation levels for it: 30%, 20%, 10% and 0%.
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How the VA rates Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)
Injury to the inner-thigh groin muscles that pull the leg toward the midline — the adductors and the gracilis.
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.
- Diagnostic code
- 5315
- Rating schedule
- 38 CFR § 4.73
- Schedule levels
- 30%, 20%, 10% and 0%
How does the VA choose a rating level?
Which level applies is set by the criteria the evidence meets, not by the diagnosis. Where there is a question as to which of two evaluations applies, 38 CFR § 4.7 assigns the higher one if the disability picture more nearly approximates the criteria required for that rating.
EXPLORE THE PERCENTAGES
Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) VA rating criteria (DC 5315)
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These are published rating criteria. Selecting a level does not predict your VA decision.
BUILD YOUR EVIDENCE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Evidence for your Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) claim
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)?
VA's page says: “You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers.”
Source: VA: Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), read September 18, 2026.
SMALL DETAILS. BETTER PREPARATION.
Preparing your Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) claim
Start with the practical tips, then explore the common oversights. You don’t need to work through everything at once.
Practical tips for your claim2 tips
- 01
Show weakness with actual motion test results, since objective strength testing is what this rating depends on, not a general pain description.
- 02
Get physical therapy notes documenting your progress and limitations over time.
C&P exam pitfalls to keep in mind2 tips
- 01
Claiming pain with no documented loss of function.
- 02
No muscle testing shown to support the claimed severity.
Common filing mistakes2 tips
- 01
No documentation of reduced strength.
- 02
A vague symptom description that doesn't tie to this specific muscle group.
When symptoms may first appear1 tips
- 01
This condition commonly results from a strain, overuse, or a combat-related injury affecting the hip or thigh.
THE BROADER PICTURE
Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) by the numbers
- Approval outlook
- Moderate with exam proof.
- Veterans service-connected
- ~1,300 veterans
- Typical rating awarded
- ~10%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule, not official VA statistics.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
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 (Muscle Injuries). 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 injury of Muscle Group XV; 20%: Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XV; 10%: Moderate injury of Muscle Group XV.
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 with exam proof.
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.
Which DBQ is used for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)?
VA's Muscle Injuries Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is on its public list of DBQs. VA's page says: "You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers."
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.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.73, Schedule of ratings, muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5315)
- 38 CFR § 4.7, higher of two evaluations
Criteria in quotation marks are the regulation’s own words; everything else on this page is Vetrify’s summary of it. The eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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