Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty)
VA disability rating criteria for Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty) under Diagnostic Code 5054. The VA assigns ratings of 30%, 50%, 70%, 90%, 100% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.
Rating Criteria
Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum with residual weakness, pain, or limitation of motion. Minimum rating following implantation of prosthesis.
Note: Following implantation, a 100% rating is assigned for 1 year following prosthetic replacement. Thereafter, the minimum rating is 30%. Rate on residuals (chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness).
Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum with moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion.
Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum with markedly severe residual weakness, pain, or limitation of motion following implantation of prosthesis.
Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum with chronic residuals consisting of severe painful motion or weakness in the affected extremity.
Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum: For 1 year following implantation of prosthesis.
Note: The 100% rating is assigned for 1 year following the date of implantation. After 1 year, the disability is rated on residuals, with a minimum 30% rating.
Secondary Conditions
1 known secondary condition linked to Hip Replacement (Total Hip Arthroplasty)
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