Loss of Great Toe Without Metatarsal — VA Disability Rating (DC 5172)

Diagnostic Code 5172 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of the great toe without removal of the metatarsal head. Some push-off function preserved. Rated at 10%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
10%Amputation great toe without metatarsal. Rating of 10% 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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