Tarsal or Metatarsal Bones, Malunion or Nonunion of at 30% VA Disability Rating

Data last updated September 23, 2026

The badly healed or unhealed midfoot or forefoot bones leave severe foot disability.

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 malunion or nonunion of the tarsal or metatarsal bones.

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% Tarsal or Metatarsal Bones, Malunion or Nonunion of

$356.66 /mo single

Common questions about 30% for Tarsal or Metatarsal Bones, Malunion or Nonunion of

How much does a 30% VA rating for Tarsal or Metatarsal Bones, Malunion or Nonunion of 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 Tarsal or Metatarsal Bones, Malunion or Nonunion of?

Severe malunion or nonunion of the tarsal or metatarsal bones.

Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 30%?

Yes, up to 100%. A condition service-connected as secondary to Tarsal or Metatarsal Bones, Malunion or Nonunion 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 30%.

Official sources

38 CFR § 4.71a, Schedule of ratings, musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5283)
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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