VASRD 5311 · Muscle Injuries
Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion) at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Moderate damage to the calf and back-of-leg muscles.
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 Muscle Group XI.
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 XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)
How much does a 10% VA rating for Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion) 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 XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)?
Moderate injury of Muscle Group XI.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)?
10%: Moderate injury of Muscle Group XI. 20%: Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XI.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion) 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 5311)
- 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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Full VASRD criteria, best evidence, exam pitfalls, and secondary conditions for Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion) are on the main condition page.
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