Diagnostic Code 5107 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Loss of both legs at a level so high that prosthetic devices cannot be worn. This represents the most severe bilateral lower extremity amputation and carries the highest SMC levels.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Amputation at a level preventing prosthesis use. Rating of 100% 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.