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DC 5054Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5054

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

30%Disability Rating

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).

50%Disability Rating

Prosthetic replacement of the head of the femur or of the acetabulum with moderately severe residuals of weakness, pain, or limitation of motion.

70%Disability Rating

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.

90%Disability Rating

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.

100%Disability Rating

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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