VASRD 5284 · Musculoskeletal
Foot Injuries, Other at 10% VA Disability Rating
A foot injury whose lasting effects the examiner characterises as moderate.
10%: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 10%
Moderate residuals of a foot injury not rated under a more specific foot diagnostic code.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Foot Injuries, Other rated at 10%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
| With spouse | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $180.42 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
20% Foot Injuries, Other
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Foot Injuries, Other
- How much does a 10% VA rating for Foot Injuries, Other pay?
- A single veteran rated 10% for Foot Injuries, Other receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.
- What does it take to get a 10% rating for Foot Injuries, Other?
- Moderate residuals of a foot injury not rated under a more specific foot diagnostic code.
- What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Foot Injuries, Other?
- 10%: A foot injury whose lasting effects the examiner characterises as moderate. 20%: A foot injury whose lasting effects the examiner characterises as moderately severe.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
- Yes. If a condition like Knee Pain is service-connected as secondary to Foot Injuries, Other, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5284)
- 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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