VASRD 5113 · Musculoskeletal System

Amputation of All Toes VA Disability Rating

Complete amputation of all toes on one foot, typically from frostbite, injury, or diabetes.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
30%You’ve lost all your toes and now struggle with walking and balance.

How the VA Evaluates Amputation of All Toes

Must show medical evidence of complete toe loss on one foot and describe effects on gait or foot mechanics.

Approval rate

Moderate – award depends on clear link to service and documented mobility limitations.

Annual service-connected

1,100 veterans

Average rating

30%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Photos or diagrams showing toe amputation
  • •VA exam results measuring balance and weight-bearing function
  • •Gait or stability tests

Strategy Tips

  • •Provide podiatry notes and photos
  • •Emphasize limits on standing and working
  • •Link to diabetes or frostbite history if relevant

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Assuming prosthetic insoles eliminate functional loss
  • •Not emphasizing limits on standing or prolonged walking

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Claiming without full evidence of toe loss
  • •Missing mobility assessments

Onset Patterns

  • •Gradual tissue damage from diabetes or cold exposure
  • •May follow infection or wound healing failure

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Amputation of All Toes. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Impaired Balance

    Toes provide major stabilization during movement

  • Foot Pain

    Altered pressure distribution increases mid-foot strain

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 5113 (Musculoskeletal System). Complete amputation of all toes on one foot, typically from frostbite, injury, or diabetes.
What VA disability rating can I get for Amputation of All Toes?
Possible VA ratings for Amputation of All Toes are 30%. Examples: 30% — You’ve lost all your toes and now struggle with walking and balance..
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Amputation of All Toes?
The average awarded rating for Amputation of All Toes is 30%. Roughly 1,100 veterans are service-connected for Amputation of All Toes each year. Typical approval likelihood: 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.
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.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Amputation of All Toes?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Amputation of All Toes include: Impaired Balance, Foot Pain. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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