VASRD 5167 · Musculoskeletal - Functional Loss

Loss of Use of One Foot at 40% VA Disability Rating

The foot is still attached but is no longer usable.

40%: single veteran, no dependents

$795.84

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

VA Rating Criteria for 40%

Foot, loss of use of.

40% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation amounts for Loss of Use of One Foot rated at 40%. 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 Loss of Use of One Foot

How much does a 40% VA rating for Loss of Use of One Foot pay?
A single veteran rated 40% for Loss of Use of One Foot 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 Loss of Use of One Foot?
Foot, loss of use of.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 40%?
Yes. If a condition like Knee or Hip Pain is service-connected as secondary to Loss of Use of One Foot, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 40% alone.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5167)
  2. 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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