Loss of Two Toes Without Metatarsal — VA Disability Rating (DC 5154)

Diagnostic Code 5154 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of two toes without removal of the metatarsal heads. Less impact on gait than metatarsal-level amputations. Rated at 20%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
20%Amputation two 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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