Anatomical Loss of Both Legs at Knee — VA Disability Rating (DC 5106)

Diagnostic Code 5106 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Complete loss of both legs at the knee level or higher. Rated at 100% with significant SMC entitlements.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
100%Amputation at or above the knee. Rating of 100% applies.

Evidence Needed

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.

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