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title: "DC 5316 - Group XVI. Function: Flexion of hip (1, 2, 3). Pelvic girdle group 1: (1) Psoas; (2) iliacus; (3) pectineus"
diagnostic_code: "5316"
body_system: "Muscle Injuries"
cfr_section: "§ 4.73"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/muscle-injuries/5316-group-xvi-function-flexion-of-hip-1-2-3-pelvic-girdle-group"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.73"
updated: "2026-07-21T17:58:01.945019Z"
---

# DC 5316 - Group XVI. Function: Flexion of hip (1, 2, 3). Pelvic girdle group 1: (1) Psoas; (2) iliacus; (3) pectineus

Rated under § 4.73. Body system: Muscle Injuries.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 40% | Severe |
| 30% | Moderately Severe |
| 10% | Moderate |
| 0% | Slight |

# Muscle Injuries — Group XVI (Diagnostic Code 5316)

**Understanding VA disability ratings for injuries affecting hip flexion**

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## What This Rating Covers

Diagnostic Code **5316** falls under the VA's **Muscle Injuries** rating schedule, governed by **38 CFR § 4.73**.

This code addresses **Muscle Group XVI**, whose function is the **flexion of the hip**. This group is part of **Pelvic girdle group 1** and includes the following muscles:

1. **Psoas**
2. **Iliacus**
3. **Pectineus**

Injuries to these muscles can affect the ability to bend or draw the hip forward.

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## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating for this condition based on the severity of the muscle injury. The available levels are:

| Rating | Severity |
|--------|--------------------|
| **40%** | Severe |
| **30%** | Moderately Severe |
| **10%** | Moderate |
| **0%** | Slight |

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## What the VA Looks For

When rating an injury under Diagnostic Code 5316, the VA evaluates the **severity of the muscle injury** affecting hip flexion. The rating assigned corresponds to whether the injury is characterized as **slight**, **moderate**, **moderately severe**, or **severe**, as reflected in the rating levels above.

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*This information is drawn from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.73. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.73