VASRD 5316 · Musculoskeletal System

Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) at 30% VA Disability Rating

Moderately severe damage to the hip flexor muscles.

30%: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA Rating Criteria for 30%

Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XVI.

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) rated at 30%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$552.47
With spouse$617.47
With spouse + 1 child$666.47
With spouse + 2 children$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$596.47

Lower tier

10% Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)

$180.42 /mo single

Higher tier

40% Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)

$795.84 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)

How much does a 30% VA rating for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) pay?
A single veteran rated 30% for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.
What does it take to get a 30% rating for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)?
Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XVI.
What's the difference between 30% and 40% for Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus)?
30%: Moderately severe damage to the hip flexor muscles. 40%: Severe damage to the hip flexor muscles.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?
Yes. If a condition like Hip pain is service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 30% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.73 — Schedule of ratings — muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5316)
  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 XVI - Hip Flexors (Psoas, Iliacus, Pectineus) are on the main condition page.

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