Amputation at or Above the Knee — VA Disability Rating (DC 5161)

Diagnostic Code 5161 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation at the knee joint (knee disarticulation) or above the knee. Prosthetic fitting is more complex at this level. Rated at 60%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
60%Amputation at or above knee. Rating of 60% 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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