VASRD 5058 · Musculoskeletal System

Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) VA Disability Rating

A condition where your ankle joint was replaced with a prosthetic due to injury or arthritis.

VA Rating Tiers

RatingCriteria
100%You have a full ankle replacement and still can't move well due to pain or weakness.
40%You had your ankle replaced and still have moderate symptoms.
20%Ankle replacement healed well with minor symptoms.

How the VA Evaluates Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis)

Requires surgical records of ankle replacement and current symptoms from VA exam.

Approval rate

Moderate – improves with surgical records and mobility tests.

Annual service-connected

3,200 veterans

Average rating

40%

Best Evidence to Gather

  • •Surgical report of ankle replacement
  • •Follow-up orthopedic exams
  • •Gait analysis or physical therapy reports

Strategy Tips

  • •Include clear post-op records
  • •Document daily limitations from ankle symptoms
  • •Add physical therapy records

C&P Exam Pitfalls

  • •Not reporting lingering pain or mobility limits
  • •Lack of documentation showing how ankle limits function

Common Filing Mistakes

  • •No documentation of surgery
  • •Claiming without ongoing symptoms
  • •Not showing how the ankle limits function or work

Onset Patterns

  • •Usually follows years of degeneration or trauma
  • •Symptoms often return if joint function declines

Secondary Conditions

Conditions commonly linked to Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis). Service-connecting a secondary condition can increase your combined rating.

  • Chronic Knee Pain

    Gait changes after ankle surgery can affect knee joints

  • Lower Back Pain

    Compensating for ankle mobility may strain lower back

Common questions about Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis)

Is Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) a VA-rated disability?
Yes. The VA rates Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) under VASRD diagnostic code 5058 (Musculoskeletal System). A condition where your ankle joint was replaced with a prosthetic due to injury or arthritis.
What VA disability rating can I get for Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis)?
Possible VA ratings for Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) are 100%, 40%, 20%. Examples: 100% — You have a full ankle replacement and still can't move well due to pain or weakness.; 40% — You had your ankle replaced and still have moderate symptoms.; 20% — Ankle replacement healed well with minor symptoms..
What's the typical VA rating awarded for Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis)?
The average awarded rating for Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) is 40%. Roughly 3,200 veterans are service-connected for Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) each year. Typical approval likelihood: Moderate – improves with surgical records and mobility tests..
What evidence helps prove Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) for VA disability?
Strong evidence for a Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) claim includes: Surgical report of ankle replacement; Follow-up orthopedic exams; Gait analysis or physical therapy reports.
What mistakes should veterans avoid when claiming Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis)?
Common pitfalls when filing for Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis): No documentation of surgery; Claiming without ongoing symptoms; Not showing how the ankle limits function or work.
What conditions are commonly secondary to Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis)?
Conditions often service-connected as secondary to Ankle Replacement (Prosthesis) include: Chronic Knee Pain, Lower Back Pain. Filing for secondary conditions can increase a veteran's combined VA rating.

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