VASRD 5312 · Muscle Injuries
Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion) at 10% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
Moderate damage to the muscles on the front of the shin.
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 XII.
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 XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion)
$356.66 /mo single
Common questions about 10% for Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion)
How much does a 10% VA rating for Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion) 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 XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion)?
Moderate injury of Muscle Group XII.
What's the difference between 10% and 20% for Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion)?
10%: Moderate injury of Muscle Group XII. 20%: Moderately severe injury of Muscle Group XII.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion) 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 5312)
- 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 XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion) are on the main condition page.
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