VASRD 5310 · Muscle Injuries
Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Moderate damage in the sole, or moderate to moderately severe damage on top — and the floor for a wound that passes right through the foot.
10% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% 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 10%
Moderate injury of the plantar muscles and structures; or moderately severe or moderate injury of the dorsal muscles and structures. Ten percent is also the minimum evaluation for a through-and-through wound of the foot.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation at a 10% combined rating. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
Higher tier
20% Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot
How much does a 10% VA rating for Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot pay?
VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 10% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 10% combined rating, a single veteran receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/year) under the 2026 VA rates, effective December 1, 2025. VA disability compensation is tax-free. Additional compensation for dependents starts at a combined rating of 30% (38 U.S.C. § 1115), so below that the single rate applies whatever the household.
What does it take to get a 10% rating for Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot?
Moderate injury of the plantar muscles and structures; or moderately severe or moderate injury of the dorsal muscles and structures. Ten percent is also the minimum evaluation for a through-and-through wound of the foot.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot?
10%: Moderate injury of the plantar muscles and structures; or moderately severe or moderate injury of the dorsal muscles and structures. Ten percent is also the minimum evaluation for a through-and-through wound of the foot. 20%: Moderately severe injury of the plantar muscles and structures; or severe injury of the dorsal muscles and structures (the top of the foot).
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot 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 10%.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.73, Schedule of ratings, muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5310)
- 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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