VA Diagnostic Code 5279Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease), unilateral, or bilateral
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Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease), unilateral, or bilateral
Anterior Metatarsalgia (Morton's Disease) — VA Diagnostic Code 5279
Understanding This Condition
Anterior metatarsalgia, also known as Morton's disease, is a musculoskeletal condition affecting the foot. Under the VA rating schedule, it is evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5279, found in 38 CFR § 4.71a, which covers conditions of the Musculoskeletal System.
This condition may affect one foot (unilateral) or both feet (bilateral).
Available Rating Levels
The VA rating schedule provides a single evaluation level for this condition:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Metatarsalgia, anterior (Morton's disease), unilateral, or bilateral |
What the VA Looks For
When rating this condition, the VA evaluates for anterior metatarsalgia (Morton's disease) and assigns a 10% rating. This applies whether the condition affects one foot or both feet.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule under 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5279. It is provided for general informational purposes and is not a prediction of any individual claim outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.71a, diagnostic code 5279. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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