Thigh, limitation of flexion (DC 5252) | VA Rating Tool
| Diagnostic Code | 5252 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Hip and Thigh |
| Also Known As | Thigh, hip pain, limited hip motion, hip flexion, groin pain |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | Flexion limited to 10° |
| 30% | Flexion limited to 20° |
| 20% | Flexion limited to 30° |
| 10% | Flexion limited to 45° |
Conditions Secondary to This
6 linksAltered gait from hip conditions causes compensatory stress on the opposite hip, knees, and ankles, accelerating arthritis.
Altered gait from hip pain overloads the knee
Hip and back are biomechanically linked — hip dysfunction stresses the spine
Reduced mobility and chronic pain cause depression
Hip conditions can irritate or compress the sciatic nerve
Compensating for one hip overloads the other
This May Be Secondary To
9 linksAltered gait compensation from spinal degeneration places extra stress on the hips.
Compensation for chronic back pain transfers extra load to the hips.
Compensating for knee pain shifts extra load to the hip joint.
Compensating for poor knee extension shifts load to the hips.
Compensating for reduced knee flexion transfers load to the hips.
Altered gait compensation from back pain places extra stress on the hip joints.
Altered biomechanics from flat feet affect the kinetic chain up to the hips.
Compensating for one hip overloads the other
Disclaimer: Secondary connections shown are based on commonly established medical links. Individual claims require medical evidence. Consult a VSO or VA-accredited attorney.