Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot at 10% VA Disability Rating

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?

A single veteran rated 10% for Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.

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 damage in the sole, or moderate to moderately severe damage on top — and the floor for a wound that passes right through the foot. 20%: Moderately severe damage in the sole, or severe damage on the top of the foot.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?

Yes. If a condition like Plantar Fasciitis is service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group X - Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.