Upper third, one-third of the distance from perineum to knee joint measured from perineum (DC 5161)

This diagnostic code covers amputation or complete loss of use of your leg in the upper third of your thigh - specifically, the area that's one-third of the distance from your perineum (the area between your genitals and anus) to your knee joint, measured from the perineum. The VA doesn't list specific rating percentages here because this is a cross-reference code that sends you to the main amputation rating table in 38 CFR § 4.71a. Amputation ratings are typically fixed percentages based on exactly where the amputation occurs, and upper thigh amputations generally receive high ratings due to the significant impact on mobility and daily functioning.