Hip exam stack question?

[Dabimmerman]

I was wondering if anyone know if I get 10% for all three hip codes, 5251, 5252, and 5253.   

Does that mean I get a rating of 30% for my hip?    or does it mean I get 3 separate ratings of 10% each.   

It makes a difference looking at the VA Math table. 

[Buck52]

It depends on what the hip motion limit is and the side motion flexibility?

Normal 10% is given for each code , but if you can't swing your leg out sideways more than 10%   then a 20% rating should be given. 

Edited November 1, 2018 by Buck52

[Dabimmerman]

Right, I get that.     But, my question is how does the hip % stack.

For instance, say I'm at 50% disability and I get my flexibility for my back gets me 10% for each code.

Is the VA math, 50% + 10% + 10% + 10%?

or

50% + 30%?

[Marine1972]

https://www.hillandponton.com/va-disability-calculator/

[Buck52]

On 11/1/2018 at 10:48 AM, Dabimmerman said:

Right, I get that.     But, my question is how does the hip % stack.

For instance, say I'm at 50% disability and I get my flexibility for my back gets me 10% for each code.

Is the VA math, 50% + 10% + 10% + 10%?

or

50% + 30%?

  50% plus  10% 10% 10% = it should be a combined rating at 60% but they also have a rule about pyramiding disabilities.

   check out the pyramiding  disabilities  an see if this applies to you? or read the reason and bases of their  decision  it should let you know how an why they rated you.

once you get an original rating  its hard  very hard to increase your compensation but it can be done  if you get enough of these 10%ers  yes it can increase your combined rating,   but also separate & distinct   disability service connected disability will increase your comp 

Edited March 31, 2021 by Buck52

[Buck52]

Note*  to all members

if you have a VA disability Calculator %  please put it on hadit  so others can calculate their ratings.

Thanks.