VASRD 5162 · Musculoskeletal System

Amputation of Thigh at Middle or Lower Third at 60% VA Disability Rating

The leg was amputated through the middle or lower part of the thigh, above the knee.

60%: single veteran, no dependents

$1,435.02

$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA Rating Criteria for 60%

Middle or lower thirds.

60% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Amputation of Thigh at Middle or Lower Third rated at 60%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$1,435.02
With spouse$1,566.02
With spouse + 1 child$1,663.02
With spouse + 2 children$1,728.02
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$1,523.02

Common questions about 60% for Amputation of Thigh at Middle or Lower Third

How much does a 60% VA rating for Amputation of Thigh at Middle or Lower Third pay?
A single veteran rated 60% for Amputation of Thigh at Middle or Lower Third receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. With a spouse and one child, the monthly amount is $1,663.02.
What does it take to get a 60% rating for Amputation of Thigh at Middle or Lower Third?
Middle or lower thirds.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?
Yes. If a condition like Phantom Limb Syndrome is service-connected as secondary to Amputation of Thigh at Middle or Lower Third, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 60% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5162)
  2. VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.

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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Amputation of Thigh at Middle or Lower Third are on the main condition page.

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