VASRD 5103 · Musculoskeletal System

Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh VA Disability Rating

This is a near-complete loss of the thigh, resulting in no viable surface for prosthetic limb attachment.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
90%Your leg was amputated so high or with such a short stump that you can’t use a prosthetic leg.

How the VA Evaluates Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh

Surgical documentation showing amputation location and stump length.

Approval rate

Very High – clearly visible, severe disability with few functional alternatives.

Annual service-connected

600 veterans

Average rating

90%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Surgical amputation report
  • •VA prosthetics assessment
  • •Photos and stump measurements

Strategy Tips

  • •Include statements on how prosthetic use fails
  • •Attach caregiver or buddy statements about daily function

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Failing to measure stump length
  • •Assuming basic mobility is sufficient without assistive devices

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •Not including physical therapy results
  • •Omitting impact on daily life from prosthetic failure

Onset Patterns

  • •Usually from catastrophic trauma or severe infection
  • •Complications include skin and soft tissue degeneration

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh. Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Pressure Ulcers

    Prolonged sitting or prosthetic pressure can cause skin breakdown

  • Chronic Fatigue

    Mobility loss increases energy use for basic movement

Common questions about Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh

Is Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh under VASRD diagnostic code 5103 (Musculoskeletal System). This is a near-complete loss of the thigh, resulting in no viable surface for prosthetic limb attachment.
What VA disability rating can I get for Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh?
Possible VA ratings for Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh are 90%. Examples: 90% — Your leg was amputated so high or with such a short stump that you can’t use a prosthetic leg..
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh?
The average awarded rating for Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh is 90%. Roughly 600 veterans are service-connected for Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh each year. Typical approval likelihood: Very High – clearly visible, severe disability with few functional al…
What evidence helps prove Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh claim includes: Surgical amputation report; VA prosthetics assessment; Photos and stump measurements.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh?
Common pitfalls when filing for Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh: Not including physical therapy results; Omitting impact on daily life from prosthetic failure.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Amputation of Leg with Extremely Short Stump or Loss of Thigh include: Pressure Ulcers, Chronic Fatigue. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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