VASRD 5164 · Musculoskeletal System
Leg Amputation Not Improvable by Prosthesis Controlled by Natural Knee Action at 60% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
A below-the-knee amputation that a prosthesis worked by your own knee cannot make better.
60% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$1,435.02
$17,220.24/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% 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 60%
Leg, amputation of: amputation not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action.
60% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 60% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $1,435.02 |
| With spouse | $1,566.02 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $1,663.02 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $1,728.02 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $1,523.02 |
Common questions about 60% for Leg Amputation Not Improvable by Prosthesis Controlled by Natural Knee Action
How much does a 60% VA rating for Leg Amputation Not Improvable by Prosthesis Controlled by Natural Knee Action pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 60% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 60% combined rating, a single veteran receives $1,435.02 per month ($17,220.24/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 $1,663.02.
What does it take to get a 60% rating for Leg Amputation Not Improvable by Prosthesis Controlled by Natural Knee Action?
Leg, amputation of: amputation not improvable by prosthesis controlled by natural knee action.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 60%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Leg Amputation Not Improvable by Prosthesis Controlled by Natural Knee Action 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 60%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5164)
- 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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