Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion) at 20% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Moderately severe damage to the calf and back-of-leg muscles.

20% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$356.66

$4,279.92/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 20% 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 20%

Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XI.

20% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 20% 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)

$356.66

Lower tier

10% Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)

$180.42 /mo single

Higher tier

30% Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)

$552.47 /mo single

Common questions about 20% for Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)

How much does a 20% 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 20% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 20% combined rating, a single veteran receives $356.66 per month ($4,279.92/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 20% rating for Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)?

Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XI.

What's the difference between 20% and 30% for Muscle Group XI - Calf and Posterior Leg Muscles (Plantar Flexion)?

20%: Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XI. 30%: Severe injury of Muscle Group XI.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?

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 20%.

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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