Secondary Condition Claim · VASRD 5252
Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) Secondary to Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity
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 Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) when it develops after Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity.
Why Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) Is Linked to Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity
Overcompensation
Primary condition · VASRD 5104
Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity
Complete inability to use one leg due to paralysis, injury, or disease.
Secondary condition · VASRD 5252
Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip)
Hip flexion limitation makes it difficult to walk, sit, squat, or bend at the waist.
Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) VA Rating Tiers
The VA rates Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) the same way whether it's claimed directly or as secondary to Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity — severity of Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) itself determines the percentage.
Example combined rating
100% Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity + 10% Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) = 100%
The VA combines ratings with Table I of 38 CFR 4.25, not simple addition — 100% and 10% combine to 100%, not 110%. These figures are illustrative; your actual rating for each condition depends on your own evaluation.
Evidence for a Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) Secondary Claim
- •VA C&P ROM measurements
- •Physical therapy notes showing mobility issues
- •X-rays if degenerative disease suspected
Common questions about Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) secondary to Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity
- Can Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) be service-connected as secondary to Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity?
- 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. Overcompensation You'll need a current Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) diagnosis and a medical nexus opinion linking it to your service-connected Loss of…
- What VA rating can I get for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) as a secondary condition?
- Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) is rated under VASRD diagnostic code 5252 using the same criteria whether it's a direct or secondary claim: possible ratings are 30%, 20%, 10%. The rating depends on the severity of Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) itself, not on the severity of Loss of Use of One Lower…
- How does a secondary Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) claim affect my combined VA rating?
- The VA doesn't add ratings together. Using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25): a 100% rating for Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity combined with a 10% rating for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) (example figures) produces a combined rating of 100%, not 110%. Approving Limitation of Flexion of…
- What evidence do I need to service-connect Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) as secondary to Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity?
- Strong evidence for the underlying Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) diagnosis includes: VA C&P ROM measurements; Physical therapy notes showing mobility issues; X-rays if degenerative disease suspected. For the secondary link itself, a nexus letter from a treating provider explaining how Loss of Use of One Low…
Primary condition
Full Loss of Use of One Lower Extremity guide
Secondary condition
Full Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) guide
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