VASRD 5277 · Musculoskeletal
Weak Foot at 10% VA Disability Rating
Both feet are weak, with wasted muscle and poor circulation, because of an underlying condition — the underlying condition is what gets rated, and 10 percent is the floor.
10%: single veteran, no dependents
$180.42
$2,165.04/year · tax-free · effective December 1, 2025
VA Rating Criteria for 10%
Bilateral weak foot — a symptomatic condition secondary to many constitutional conditions, characterized by atrophy of the musculature, disturbed circulation, and weakness. Rate the underlying condition; 10 percent is the minimum rating.
10% Pay by Household (2026)
Monthly compensation amounts for Weak Foot rated at 10%. Dependent additions apply at 30% and above.
| Single (no dependents) | $180.42 |
| With spouse | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 1 child | $180.42 |
| With spouse + 2 children | $180.42 |
| Single + 1 child (no spouse) | $180.42 |
Common questions about 10% for Weak Foot
- How much does a 10% VA rating for Weak Foot pay?
- A single veteran rated 10% for Weak Foot receives $180.42 per month ($2,165.04/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 $180.42.
- What does it take to get a 10% rating for Weak Foot?
- Bilateral weak foot — a symptomatic condition secondary to many constitutional conditions, characterized by atrophy of the musculature, disturbed circulation, and weakness. Rate the underlying condition; 10 percent is the minimum rating.
- Can a secondary condition raise my rating above 10%?
- Yes. If a condition like Knee or Hip Pain is service-connected as secondary to Weak Foot, the VA combines both ratings using the official combined-ratings formula (38 CFR 4.25), which can produce a combined rating higher than 10% alone.
Official sources
- 38 CFR § 4.71a — Schedule of ratings — musculoskeletal system (Diagnostic Code 5277)
- VA.gov — 2026 veteran disability compensation rates, effective December 1, 2025
Pay amounts on this page were last checked against VA.gov on August 16, 2026.
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