VASRD 5284 · Musculoskeletal
Foot Injuries, Other at 20% VA Disability Rating
A foot injury whose lasting effects the examiner characterises as moderately severe.
20%: single veteran, no dependents
$356.66
$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 20%
Moderately severe residuals of a foot injury not rated under a more specific foot diagnostic code.
20% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Foot Injuries, Other rated at 20%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $356.66 |
| With spouse | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $356.66 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $356.66 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $356.66 |
Lower tier
10% Foot Injuries, Other
$180.42 /mo single
Higher tier
30% Foot Injuries, Other
$552.47 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Foot Injuries, Other
- How much does a 20% VA rating for Foot Injuries, Other pay?
- A single veteran rated 20% for Foot Injuries, Other receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 $356.66.
- What does it take to get a 20% rating for Foot Injuries, Other?
- Moderately severe residuals of a foot injury not rated under a more specific foot diagnostic code.
- What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Foot Injuries, Other?
- 20%: A foot injury whose lasting effects the examiner characterises as moderately severe. 30%: A foot injury whose lasting effects the examiner characterises as severe.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
- 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 20% 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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