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VASRD 5312 · Muscle Injuries

Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion) at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

Severe damage to the muscles on the front of the shin.

30% combined rating: single veteran, no dependents

$552.47

$6,629.64/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025

VA pays on the combined rating, not per condition: this is the amount when 30% 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 30%

Severe injury of Muscle Group XII.

30% Pay by Household (2026)

Monthly compensation at a 30% combined rating. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.

Single (no dependents)$552.47
With spouse$617.47
With spouse + 1 child$666.47
With spouse + 2 children$698.47
Single + 1 child (no spouse)$596.47

Lower tier

20% Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion)

$356.66 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion)

How much does a 30% 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 30% is the veteran's combined rating, after all separate ratings are combined under 38 CFR 4.25. At a 30% combined rating, a single veteran receives $552.47 per month ($6,629.64/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 $666.47.

What does it take to get a 30% rating for Muscle Group XII - Anterior Leg Muscles (Dorsiflexion)?

Severe injury of Muscle Group XII.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

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 30%.

Official sources

  1. 38 CFR § 4.73, Schedule of ratings, muscle injuries (Diagnostic Code 5312)
  2. 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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