VA Disability Rating for Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot (DC 5108)

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

Diagnostic Code 5108 covers the anatomical loss (amputation) of one hand and one foot, meaning both are physically gone, not just limited in use. The VA rates this at 100%. The rating schedule also marks this code as entitled to special monthly compensation, which is paid in addition to the rating.

Rating levels

  • 100% — You qualify for this rating if you have lost one hand and one foot through amputation or if they were never formed properly. The loss must be "anatomical," meaning the hand and foot are physically missing or completely absent, not just severely damaged or non-functional.

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