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DC 5252Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5252

Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip)

VA disability rating criteria for Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip) under Diagnostic Code 5252. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Hip flexion greater than 45 degrees with no compensable limitation of motion.

Note: Normal hip flexion is 0 to 125 degrees. Normal hip abduction is 0 to 45 degrees.

10%Disability Rating

Flexion of the thigh limited to 45 degrees.

20%Disability Rating

Flexion of the thigh limited to 30 degrees.

30%Disability Rating

Flexion of the thigh limited to 20 degrees.

40%Disability Rating

Flexion of the thigh limited to 10 degrees.

Note: 40% is the maximum rating under DC 5252.

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