Diagnostic Code 5163 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Amputation at the hip with loss of extrinsic pelvic girdle muscles (hip disarticulation or hemipelvectomy). Most severe single lower extremity amputation. Rated at 90%.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 90% | Amputation hip disarticulation with pelvic muscle loss. Rating of 90% applies. |
Service treatment records or VA medical records documenting the amputation. Operative reports if surgical. Documentation of the specific amputation level. Prosthetic evaluation records. For traumatic amputations, line of duty determination and incident documentation.