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DC 5253Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.71a, DC 5253

Impairment of the Thigh (Hip Rotation/Adduction)

VA disability rating criteria for Impairment of the Thigh (Hip Rotation/Adduction) under Diagnostic Code 5253. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

Hip rotation or adduction not limited to a compensable degree.

Note: Normal hip abduction is 0 to 45 degrees. Normal hip external rotation is 0 to 60 degrees. Normal hip internal rotation is 0 to 40 degrees.

10%Disability Rating

Limitation of rotation of the thigh: Cannot toe-out more than 15 degrees with the affected leg. Also rated at 10% for limitation of adduction: Cannot cross legs.

Note: Two separate 10% criteria exist: (1) rotation limited so cannot toe-out more than 15 degrees; (2) adduction limited so cannot cross legs.

20%Disability Rating

Limitation of abduction of the thigh: Motion lost beyond 10 degrees.

Note: 20% is the maximum rating under DC 5253.

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