Astragalectomy (DC 5274)

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

Astragalectomy means you've had your talus bone surgically removed from your ankle. The talus is a key bone that sits between your shinbone and heel bone, helping your ankle joint move properly. The VA rates this condition at a flat 20% disability rating, recognizing that removing this important bone significantly affects your ankle function and mobility.

Rating levels

  • 20% — You qualify for this rating if you've had your talus bone surgically removed. The talus (also called the astragalus) is a key bone in your ankle that connects your leg bones to your foot, and its complete removal significantly affects your ankle function and ability to walk normally.

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