Loss of All Toes Without Metatarsal Loss — VA Disability Rating (DC 5170)

Diagnostic Code 5170 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of all toes on one foot without removal of metatarsal heads. Balance and push-off affected but foot platform preserved. Rated at 30%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
30%Amputation all toes without metatarsal. Rating of 30% 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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