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

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

DC 5161 covers amputation of the thigh in its upper third, measured as one third of the distance from the perineum to the knee joint. The VA rates it at 80% under 38 CFR 4.71a. Amputation at this level also qualifies for special monthly compensation under 38 CFR 3.350.

Rating levels

  • 80% — This rating applies to leg amputations where the leg is cut off in the upper third of the thigh. The amputation point is measured as one-third of the distance from your perineum (the area between your genitals and anus) down to your knee joint, starting from the perineum. Essentially, this covers amputations that remove most of your thigh, leaving only the uppermost portion attached to your hip.

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