Va Rating For Loss Of Use Of Foot

Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability TDIU.

Va rating for loss of use of foot. C Service-connected loss or loss of use of one foot which is ratable at less than 50 percent and which is the only compensable disability other than bilateral blindness will afford entitlement to the next higher intermediate rate or if the veteran is already entitled to an intermediate rate to the next higher statutory rate under 38 USC. The foot dangles and drops no active movement possible of muscles below the knee flexion of knee weakened or very rarely lost 80. Taking all of these into consideration my right leg has reached the max allowed at 60 by the amputee rule. 463 - 464 - 465 - Loss of Use of Hand or FootLoss of Use of Both ButtocksReserved 466 - 467 - Sacroiliac JointPelvic Bones 468 - 469 - 470 - Amputation RuleDominant HandInadequate Examinations 471 - Measurement of Ankylosis and Joint Motion 471a - Schedule of Ratings - Musculoskeletal System.

Loss of use of a hand or a foot for the purpose of special monthly compensation will be held to exist when no effective function remains other than that which would be equally well served by an amputation stump at the site of election below elbow or knee with use of a suitable prosthetic appliance. In regards to loss of use as it pertains to foot conditions VA considers acts of balance propulsion etc. If VA determines a veteran experiences loss of use of one or both feet they may be eligible to additional compensation in the form of Special Monthly Compensation. With actual loss of use of the foot rate 40 percent.

Even where a veteran is already entitled to a 100 rating a loss of use rating may qualify the veteran for special monthly compensation above that 100 rating. An immobilized joint or paralyzed limb Loss of use of a reproductive organ Loss of sight in one eye Deafness in both ears Inability to communicate by. With actual loss of use of the foot rate 40 percent. Not to be combined with claw foot ratings.

All toes unilateral without claw foot. Severe with marked muscular atrophy 60. Ratings for the loss of use of a foot often qualify veterans to receive benefits similar to those due to veterans whose injuries have required amputation of that limb. While loss of use of the hands and feet are very common for VA rating purposes and SMC benefits loss of use can also be applied to the following.

Even where a veteran is already entitled to a 100 rating a loss of use rating may qualify the veteran for special monthly compensation above and beyond that 100 rating. I have a 60 rating for the right knee 10 for radiculopathy in the right lower limb and 10 for plantar of the right foot. The VASRD offers ratings for the following musculoskeletal conditions of the Foot. Loss or loss of use means amputation or no effective remaining function of an extremity or organ.

Total blindness without the ability to see light and have lost the use of one foot rated as less than 50 Or you have total blindness with only the ability to perceive light in one eye have physically lost the other eye and you have. 463 Loss of use of hand or foot. VA considers the following disabilities for Special Monthly Compensation SMC. Loss of UseAmputation of the Foot Broken Bones in the Foot Flat Foot Pes Planus Claw Foot Hammer Toe Metatarsalgia Mortons Disease Other Musculoskeletal Diseases Bunions Hallux Valgus Hallux Rigidus Bilateral.

Ratings for loss of use of a limb often qualify veterans to receive benefits similar to those due to veterans whose injuries have required amputation of that limb. 1114 but in no event higher than the rate for o.