Forefoot Amputation, Proximal to the Metatarsal Bones at 40% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The front of the foot was removed above the metatarsal bones, taking more than half of those bones.

40% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

$9,550.08/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25.

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VA Rating Criteria for 40%

Forefoot, amputation proximal to metatarsal bones (more than one-half of metatarsal loss).

40% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 40% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)	$795.84
With spouse	$882.84
With spouse + 1 child	$947.84
With spouse + 2 children	$990.84
Single + 1 child (no spouse)	$853.84

Common questions about 40% for Forefoot Amputation, Proximal to the Metatarsal Bones

How much does a 40% VA rating for Forefoot Amputation, Proximal to the Metatarsal Bones pay?

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 40% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 40% combined rating, a single veteran receives $795.84 per month ($9,550.08/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 $947.84.

What does it take to get a 40% rating for Forefoot Amputation, Proximal to the Metatarsal Bones?

Forefoot, amputation proximal to metatarsal bones (more than one-half of metatarsal loss).

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Forefoot Amputation, Proximal to the Metatarsal Bones gets its own rating, which VA combines with your other ratings under 38 CFR 4.25, so your combined rating can end up higher than 40%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5166)
VA.gov, 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025

Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on September 22, 2026.

How these figures are checked: our methodology and the open dataset.

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