VASRD 5316 · Muscle Injuries
Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Moderate damage to the hip flexor muscles — the next step up under this code is 30 percent.
10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% 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 10%
Moderate injury of Muscle Group XVI. The schedule provides no evaluation between 10 and 30 percent for this group.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
30% Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)
How much does a 10% VA rating for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)?
Moderate injury of Muscle Group XVI. The schedule provides no evaluation between 10 and 30 percent for this group.
What's the difference between 10% and 30% for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)?
10%: Moderate injury of Muscle Group XVI. The schedule provides no evaluation between 10 and 30 percent for this group. 30%: Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XVI.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) 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 10%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.73, Schedule of ratings, muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5316)
- 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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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) are on the main condition page.
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