Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors) at 40% VA Disability Rating

Common questions about 40% for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors)

How much does a 40% VA rating for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors) pay?

A single veteran rated 40% for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors) receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.

What does it take to get a 40% rating for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors)?

Moderately severe disability of Muscle Group XVII.

What's the difference between 40% and 50% for Muscle Group XVII - Gluteal Muscles (Hip Extensors)?

40%: A moderately severe injury to the buttock and hip stabilizer muscles. 50%: A severe injury to the buttock and hip stabilizer muscles.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

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 40% alone.