Diagnostic Code 5164 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Amputation below the knee where the residual limb condition prevents successful prosthetic use. Rated at 60% — same as above-knee because functional outcome is similar.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | Amputation below knee, prosthesis not feasible. Rating of 60% 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.