Loss of One Toe Without Metatarsal — VA Disability Rating (DC 5156)

Diagnostic Code 5156 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of one toe (other than great toe) without metatarsal involvement. Minimal impact on gait for most veterans. Rated at 10%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
10%Amputation one 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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