---
title: "DC 5254 - Hip, flail joint"
diagnostic_code: "5254"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5254-hip-flail-joint"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T02:48:51.844232Z"
---

# DC 5254 - Hip, flail joint

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 80% | Hip, flail joint |

# Hip, Flail Joint — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 5254)

## Understanding a Flail Hip Joint

A "flail joint" of the hip is a serious condition affecting the **musculoskeletal system**. The VA evaluates this condition under **Diagnostic Code 5254**, found in **§ 4.71a** of the VA's rating schedule.

## Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 5254, there is a single rating level:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **80%** | Hip, flail joint |

## What the VA Looks For

When rating this condition, the VA references the diagnostic criteria for a **hip, flail joint**, as listed in § 4.71a under the Musculoskeletal System. This diagnostic code provides for an **80% rating** for a hip flail joint.

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule (Diagnostic Code 5254, § 4.71a). It is provided for general informational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating outcome. Individual evaluations depend on the specific facts and medical evidence in each case.*

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