Anatomical Loss of One Hand and One Foot — VA Disability Rating (DC 5108)

Diagnostic Code 5108 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Loss of one hand and one foot. This combination significantly impairs both upper and lower extremity function and is rated at 100%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
100%Amputation one hand at/above wrist and one foot at/above ankle. 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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