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DC 5318: Group XVIII. Function: Outward Rotation Of Thigh And Stabilization Of Hip Joint. Pelvic Girdle Group 3: (1) Pyriformis; (2) Gemellus (Superior Or Inferior); (3) Obturator (External Or Internal); (4) Quadratus Femoris
Read VA diagnostic code 5318 for Group XVIII. Function: Outward rotation of thigh and stabilization of hip joint. Pelvic girdle group 3: (1) Pyriformis; (2) gemellus (superior or inferior); (3) obturator (external or internal); (4) quadratus femoris: published criteria, regulatory notes, related codes and official sources checked October 25, 2026.
Published criteria from 38 CFR 4.73, current through 2026-10-22. Historical decisions may require a different version. This reference does not diagnose a condition or determine an evaluation.
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DC 5318: Group XVIII. Function: Outward Rotation Of Thigh And Stabilization Of Hip Joint. Pelvic Girdle Group 3: (1) Pyriformis; (2) Gemellus (Superior Or Inferior); (3) Obturator (External Or Internal); (4) Quadratus Femoris
Diagnostic code 5318 addresses Group XVIII. Function: Outward rotation of thigh and stabilization of hip joint. Pelvic girdle group 3: (1) Pyriformis; (2) gemellus (superior or inferior); (3) obturator (external or internal); (4) quadratus femoris. Read its specific instructions together with any shared formula, notes and linked provisions. These criteria describe evaluation after the applicable entitlement requirements are met; this reference does not diagnose a condition or determine a claim.
| Rating | |
|---|---|
| 5318 Group XVIII. Function: Outward rotation of thigh and stabilization of hip joint. Pelvic girdle group 3: (1) Pyriformis; (2) gemellus (superior or inferior); (3) obturator (external or internal); (4) quadratus femoris | |
| Severe | 30 |
| Moderately Severe | 20 |
| Moderate | 10 |
| Slight | 0 |
| * If bilateral, see § 3.350(a)(3) of this chapter to determine whether the veteran may be entitled to special monthly compensation. | |
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