Loss of Foot (Chopart or Equivalent) — VA Disability Rating (DC 5167)

Diagnostic Code 5167 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation at the midfoot level (Chopart or equivalent). More proximal than transmetatarsal but below the ankle. Rated at 40%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
40%Amputation midfoot (Chopart level). Rating of 40% 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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