Hip flail joint
The VA rates Hip flail joint under Diagnostic Code 5254 at a single 80% level. The applicable level depends on the full criteria and the evidence for the condition. These percentages are alternatives, not amounts to add together.
Catalog name: Hip, flail joint.
Rating schedule — DC 5254 at a glance
- Minimum rating
- 80%
- Maximum rating
- 80%
- Rating tiers
- 1
- CFR section
- § 4.71a
- Body system
- Musculoskeletal System
- Secondary conditions
- 0
Lowest schedular rating available
TDIU may raise effective compensation to 100%
80%
Part 4 rating schedule
None mapped
What are the VA rating criteria for Hip flail joint?
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 80% | Hip, flail joint |
“Hip, flail joint”
What other musculoskeletal conditions does the VA rate?
These diagnostic codes sit next to Hip flail joint in 38 CFR Part 4. The rating schedule is ordered anatomically, so neighbouring codes usually cover the same joint, organ, or system, and a claim often involves more than one of them.
- 5244Traumatic paralysis, completeRated up to 60%
- 5250Hip, ankylosis ofRated up to 70%
- 5251Thigh, limitation of extension ofRated up to 10%
- 5252Limitation of Flexion of the Thigh (Hip)Rated up to 40%
- 5253Impairment of the Thigh (Hip Rotation/Adduction)Rated up to 20%
- 5255Femur, impairment ofRated up to 80%
- 5256Knee, ankylosis ofRated up to 60%
- 5257Knee, other impairment ofRated up to 30%
- 5258Cartilage, semilunar, dislocated, with frequent episodes of “locking,” pain, and effusion into the jointRated up to 20%
- 5259Cartilage, semilunar, removal of, symptomaticRated up to 10%
Common Questions About Hip flail joint VA Ratings
What is the VA rating range for Hip flail joint?
The VA rates Hip flail joint under Diagnostic Code 5254 at 80%. The minimum 80% rating requires: Hip, flail joint. The maximum 80% rating requires: Hip, flail joint.
Which 38 CFR diagnostic code does the VA use for Hip flail joint?
The VA rates Hip flail joint under Diagnostic Code (DC) 5254, governed by 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a. The diagnostic code establishes the specific rating tiers and severity criteria the VA examiner applies.
Can Hip flail joint qualify for TDIU?
Yes — a 80% rating for Hip flail joint alone meets the single-disability threshold for TDIU (38 CFR § 4.16). If the condition prevents substantially gainful employment, the veteran is compensated at the 100% rate without a schedular 100% rating.
What evidence supports a higher rating for Hip flail joint?
The key evidence for Hip flail joint is documentation of how the condition affects daily functioning. For musculoskeletal conditions, range of motion measurements (active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing per Correia v. McDonald) and flare-up documentation are critical. A nexus letter from a qualified medical professional linking the current severity to service is essential for contested claims.
What happens at the C&P exam for Hip flail joint?
The C&P examiner uses a Musculoskeletal System DBQ and evaluates your condition against the DC 5254 rating criteria. Expect range of motion testing in multiple positions. Under Correia v. McDonald, the examiner must test active, passive, weight-bearing, and non-weight-bearing range of motion. Report your worst flare-up symptoms — if you cannot attend during a flare, request the exam be rescheduled.
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