VASRD 5315 · Musculoskeletal

Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) at 10% VA Disability Rating

Moderate damage to the inner-thigh adductor muscles.

10%: single veteran, no dependents

$180.42

$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA Rating Criteria for 10%

Moderate injury of Muscle Group XV.

10% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) rated at 10%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$180.42
With spouse$180.42
With spouse + 1 child$180.42
With spouse + 2 children$180.42
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$180.42

Higher tier

20% Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)

$356.66 /mo single

Common questions about 10% for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)

How much does a 10% VA rating for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) pay?
A single veteran rated 10% for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)?
Moderate injury of Muscle Group XV.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles)?
10%: Moderate damage to the inner-thigh adductor muscles. 20%: Moderately severe damage to the inner-thigh adductor muscles.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes. If a condition like Knee Instability is service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.73 — Schedule of ratings — muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5315)
  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 Muscle Group XV - Hip Adductors (Inner Thigh Muscles) are on the main condition page.

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