Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors) at 20% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 20% for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors)

How much does a 20% VA rating for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors) pay?

A single veteran rated 20% for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors) receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.

What does it take to get a 20% rating for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors)?

Moderate disability of Muscle Group XVII. The schedule provides no 30 percent and no 10 percent evaluation under this code.

What's the difference between 20% and 40% for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors)?

20%: A moderate injury to the buttock and hip stabilizer muscles — this code steps straight from 40 down to 20. 40%: A moderately severe injury to the buttock and hip stabilizer muscles.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

Yes. If a condition like Hip pain is service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors), the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 20% alone.