Forefoot, amputation proximal to metatarsal bones (DC 5166)

Diagnostic Code 5166 covers amputation of the forefoot where more than half of the metatarsal bones (the long bones in your foot between your ankle and toes) have been lost. This is a fixed amputation rating under the VA's system, meaning the rating percentage is predetermined based on the specific body part affected rather than having multiple rating levels. You'll need to check the full amputation schedule in 38 CFR § 4.71a to find your exact rating percentage, which depends on precisely where and how much of your forefoot was amputated.