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title: "DC 5250 - Hip, ankylosis of:"
diagnostic_code: "5250"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5250-hip-ankylosis-of"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T20:00:27.625457Z"
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# DC 5250 - Hip, ankylosis of:

Rated under § 4.71a. Body system: Musculoskeletal System.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 90% | Unfavorable, extremely unfavorable ankylosis, the foot not reaching ground, crutches necessitated |
| 70% | Intermediate |
| 60% | Favorable, in flexion at an angle between 20° and 40°, and slight adduction or abduction |

## Notes

- 3 Entitled to special monthly compensation.

# Hip Ankylosis (VA Diagnostic Code 5250)

**Understanding your VA disability rating for ankylosis of the hip.**

*Body System: Musculoskeletal System · Regulation: 38 CFR § 4.71a · Diagnostic Code 5250*

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## What This Condition Is

Ankylosis of the hip refers to the hip joint becoming stiffened or fused, limiting or eliminating its normal range of motion. Under Diagnostic Code 5250, the VA evaluates hip ankylosis as part of the musculoskeletal system.

## Available Rating Levels

The VA assigns a disability rating based on the severity of the ankylosis and how it affects the position and function of the hip and leg:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **90%** | Unfavorable, extremely unfavorable ankylosis, the foot not reaching ground, crutches necessitated |
| **70%** | Intermediate |
| **60%** | Favorable, in flexion at an angle between 20° and 40°, and slight adduction or abduction |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating hip ankylosis under this code, the VA considers factors such as:

- **The favorability of the ankylosis** — whether it is favorable, intermediate, or unfavorable/extremely unfavorable.
- **The angle and position of the joint** — for the 60% level, whether the hip is fixed in flexion at an angle between 20° and 40°, with slight adduction or abduction.
- **The impact on standing and walking** — including whether the foot reaches the ground and whether crutches are necessitated, as noted at the 90% level.

## Additional Note

- A rating under this diagnostic code may carry entitlement to **special monthly compensation**.

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*This information is provided for general educational purposes and is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule. It does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a