VASRD 5042 · Musculoskeletal - Amputations
Amputation of Thigh, Lower Third at 80% VA Disability Rating
Leg removed just above the knee joint.
80%: single veteran, no dependents
$2,102.15
$25,225.80/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 80%
Amputation of the thigh at the lower third of the femur, above the knee.
80% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Amputation of Thigh, Lower Third rated at 80%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $2,102.15 |
| With spouse | $2,277.15 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $2,406.15 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $2,493.15 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $2,219.15 |
Common questions about 80% for Amputation of Thigh, Lower Third
- How much does a 80% VA rating for Amputation of Thigh, Lower Third pay?
- A single veteran rated 80% for Amputation of Thigh, Lower Third receives $2,102.15 per month ($25,225.80/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 $2,406.15.
- What does it take to get a 80% rating for Amputation of Thigh, Lower Third?
- Amputation of the thigh at the lower third of the femur, above the knee.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 80%?
- Yes. If a condition like Residual Limb Pain is service-connected as secondary to Amputation of Thigh, 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 80% alone.
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