YOUR CONDITION, EXPLAINED
Amputation of All Toes VA disability rating & claim guide
The VA rates Amputation of All Toes under diagnostic code 5170, in 38 CFR § 4.71a (musculoskeletal system), and the schedule provides a single evaluation under it: 30%.
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01Understand the rating02Know what to gather03Plan your preparationTHE ESSENTIALS
How the VA rates Amputation of All Toes
Amputation of all the toes on one foot without loss of the metatarsal bones. The same code also covers a transmetatarsal amputation that takes up to half of the metatarsals; losing more than half of the metatarsals is a different, higher-rated code.
Must show medical evidence of complete toe loss on one foot without metatarsal loss, or a transmetatarsal amputation involving up to half of metatarsal loss, and describe effects on gait or foot mechanics.
- Diagnostic code
- 5170
- Rating schedule
- 38 CFR § 4.71a
- Schedule levels
- 30%
How does the VA choose a rating level?
There is no higher or lower step inside this code: a rating decision either finds its criteria met or it does not. Where they are not met, 38 CFR § 4.31 assigns a 0% evaluation: service connection granted, at a level that does not pay.
EXPLORE THE PERCENTAGES
Amputation of All Toes VA rating criteria (DC 5170)
This condition has one published rating level. Read the criteria, then explore the details and monthly pay.
These are published rating criteria. Selecting a level does not predict your VA decision.
BUILD YOUR EVIDENCE, ONE PIECE AT A TIME
Evidence for your Amputation of All Toes claim
A long list feels easier when you have a place to start. Use this checklist to see what you have and what still needs gathering.
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THE EXAM FORM
Which DBQ is used for Amputation of All Toes?
VA's page says: “You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers.”
Source: VA: Public Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), read September 18, 2026.
SMALL DETAILS. BETTER PREPARATION.
Preparing your Amputation of All Toes claim
Start with the practical tips, then explore the common oversights. You don’t need to work through everything at once.
Practical tips for your claim3 tips
- 01
Provide podiatry notes and photos
- 02
Emphasize limits on standing and working
- 03
Link to diabetes or frostbite history if relevant
C&P exam pitfalls to keep in mind2 tips
- 01
Assuming prosthetic insoles eliminate functional loss
- 02
Not emphasizing limits on standing or prolonged walking
Common filing mistakes2 tips
- 01
Claiming without full evidence of toe loss
- 02
Missing mobility assessments
When symptoms may first appear2 tips
- 01
Gradual tissue damage from diabetes or cold exposure
- 02
May follow infection or wound healing failure
THE BROADER PICTURE
Amputation of All Toes by the numbers
- Approval outlook
- Moderate – award depends on clear link to service and documented mobility limitations.
- Veterans service-connected
- ~1,100 veterans
- Typical rating awarded
- ~30%
Vetrify editorial estimates informed by VA published claims data (VBA Annual Benefits Report) and the VA rating schedule, not official VA statistics.
LET’S CLEAR A FEW THINGS UP
Common questions about Amputation of All Toes
Is Amputation of All Toes a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Amputation of All Toes under VASRD diagnostic code 5170 (Musculoskeletal System). Amputation of all the toes on one foot without loss of the metatarsal bones. The same code also covers a transmetatarsal amputation that takes up to half of the metatarsals; losing more than half of the metatarsals is a different, higher-rated code.
What VA disability rating can I get for Amputation of All Toes?
Possible VA ratings for Amputation of All Toes are 30%, 0%. The 0% level comes from 38 CFR 4.31, which assigns it wherever no compensable level is met. Examples: 30%: Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss.
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Amputation of All Toes?
Vetrify estimates the typical rating awarded for Amputation of All Toes at around 30%, based on VA claims data and the rating schedule. An estimated 1,100 veterans are service-connected for Amputation of All Toes. Estimated approval outlook: Moderate – award depends on clear link to service and documented mobility limitations.
What evidence helps prove Amputation of All Toes for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Amputation of All Toes claim includes: Photos or diagrams showing toe amputation; VA exam results measuring balance and weight-bearing function; Gait or stability tests.
Which DBQ is used for Amputation of All Toes?
VA's Amputations Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) is on its public list of DBQs. VA's page says: "You can use these forms to submit medical evidence from your health care providers."
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Amputation of All Toes?
Common pitfalls when filing for Amputation of All Toes: Claiming without full evidence of toe loss; Missing mobility assessments.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5170)
- 38 CFR § 4.31, zero percent evaluations
Criteria in quotation marks are the regulation’s own words; everything else on this page is Vetrify’s summary of it. The eCFR text is authoritative. See how Vetrify derives its numbers.
How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.
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