- Is Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles a VA-rated disability?
- Yes. The VA rates Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles under VASRD diagnostic code 5316 (Musculoskeletal System). Injury to the hip flexor and thigh muscles affecting mobility.
- What VA disability rating can I get for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles?
- Possible VA ratings for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles are 10%, 30%, 40%. Examples: 10% — Slight muscle injury; 30% — Moderate with loss of hip flexion; 40% — Severe, significant muscle loss and instability.
- What's the typical VA rating awarded for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles?
- The average awarded rating for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles is 30%. Roughly 1,600 veterans are service-connected for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate.
- What evidence helps prove Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles for VA disability?
- Strong evidence for a Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles claim includes: Orthopedic exam; Physical therapy records; MRI.
- What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles?
- Common pitfalls when filing for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles: Lack of ROM testing; No specialist documentation.
- What conditions are commonly secondary to Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles?
- Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles include: , , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.