VASRD 5328 · Musculoskeletal System

Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers VA Disability Rating

Injury or degeneration affecting gluteal muscles and hip stabilizers.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
10%Slight limitation of motion or discomfort
30%Moderate pain and reduced stability
50%Severe impairment affecting gait and posture

How the VA Evaluates Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers

Range of motion, gait assessment, muscle strength.

Approval rate

Moderate

Annual service-connected

1,200 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Ortho exam
  • •PT reports
  • •Gait analysis

Strategy Tips

  • •Include videos or diagrams of gait issues
  • •Use muscle testing logs

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Lack of documented strength loss
  • •Overlapping with spinal injuries

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Not including mobility limitations
  • •Vague pain description

Onset Patterns

  • •Post-injury
  • •Postural imbalance over time

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

Common questions about Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers

Is Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers under VASRD diagnostic code 5328 (Musculoskeletal System). Injury or degeneration affecting gluteal muscles and hip stabilizers.
What VA disability rating can I get for Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers?
Possible VA ratings for Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers are 10%, 30%, 50%. Examples: 10% — Slight limitation of motion or discomfort; 30% — Moderate pain and reduced stability; 50% — Severe impairment affecting gait and posture.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers?
The average awarded rating for Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers is 30%. Roughly 1,200 veterans are service-connected for Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate.
What evidence helps prove Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers claim includes: Ortho exam; PT reports; Gait analysis.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers?
Common pitfalls when filing for Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers: Not including mobility limitations; Vague pain description.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XXVIII - Buttocks and hip stabilizers include: , , . Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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