Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 5316
Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles Secondary to Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)
A condition caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted its own service connection as a secondary condition under 38 CFR § 3.310. Here's how that works for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles when it develops after Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee).
Why Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles Is Linked to Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)
Limited movement leads to disuse of upper leg muscles.
Primary condition · VASRD 5260
Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)
Loss of knee flexion makes it difficult to squat, sit, or use stairs.
Secondary condition · VASRD 5316
Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles
Injury to the hip flexor and thigh muscles affecting mobility.
Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) — severity of Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
10% Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) + 30% Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles = 37%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 10% and 30% combine to 37%, not 40%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles Secondary Claim
- •Orthopedic exam
- •Physical therapy records
- •MRI
Common questions about Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles secondary to Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)
- Can Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles be service-connected as secondary to Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)?
- Yes. Under 38 CFR § 3.310, a condition that is caused or aggravated by an already service-connected disability can be granted secondary service connection. Limited movement leads to disuse of upper leg muscles. You'll need a current Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles diagnosis and a medical nexus opini…
- What VA rating can I get for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles as a secondary condition?
- Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 5316 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 10%, 30%, 40%. The rating depends on the severity of Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles itself, not on the severity of Limi…
- How does a secondary Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 10% rating for Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) combined with a 30% rating for Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles (example figures) produces a combined rating of 37%, not 40%. Approving Muscle Group…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles as secondary to Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee)?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles diagnosis includes: Orthopedic exam; Physical therapy records; MRI. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provider explaining how Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) caused or aggravated Muscle Group XVI -…
Primary condition
Full Limitation of Flexion of the Leg (Knee) guide
Secondary condition
Full Muscle Group XVI - Pelvic girdle and thigh muscles guide
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