VA Disability Rating for Anatomical loss of one hand and loss of use of one foot (DC 5104)

Body system: Musculoskeletal SystemRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.71aDBQ: DBQ MUSC Amputations

DC 5104 covers anatomical loss (amputation) of one hand together with loss of use of one foot. The VA rates this combination at 100% under 38 CFR 4.71a, and it also qualifies for special monthly compensation under 38 CFR 3.350. Loss of use means the foot no longer serves you better than an amputation stump with a prosthesis would.

Rating levels

  • 100% — To qualify for this rating, you must have completely lost one hand through amputation or severe injury, AND one foot must be completely unable to function for walking or weight-bearing, even though it's still physically attached to your body. The hand loss means the hand is physically gone, while "loss of use" of the foot means it cannot perform its normal functions due to paralysis, severe pain, or other damage that makes it essentially useless.

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