VASRD 5273 · Musculoskeletal System
Os Calcis or Astragalus (Calcaneus or Talus), Malunion of at 20% VA Disability Rating
Data last updated September 23, 2026
The heel or ankle bone healed badly out of shape.
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%
Malunion of the os calcis (calcaneus) or astragalus (talus) with marked deformity.
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% Os Calcis or Astragalus (Calcaneus or Talus), Malunion of
$180.42 /mo single
Common questions about 20% for Os Calcis or Astragalus (Calcaneus or Talus), Malunion of
How much does a 20% VA rating for Os Calcis or Astragalus (Calcaneus or Talus), Malunion of 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 Os Calcis or Astragalus (Calcaneus or Talus), Malunion of?
Malunion of the os calcis (calcaneus) or astragalus (talus) with marked deformity.
Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 20%?
Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Os Calcis or Astragalus (Calcaneus or Talus), Malunion of 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 § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5273)
- 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 Os Calcis or Astragalus (Calcaneus or Talus), Malunion of are on the main condition page.
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