Loss of Three or Four Toes Without Metatarsal Loss — VA Disability Rating (DC 5173)

Diagnostic Code 5173 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of three or four toes (not including all five) without metatarsal involvement. Moderate impact on balance. Rated at 20%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
20%Amputation three or four toes without metatarsal. Rating of 20% 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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