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title: "DC 5105 - Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand"
diagnostic_code: "5105"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5105-anatomical-loss-of-one-foot-and-loss-of-use-of-one-hand"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T19:19:13.755463Z"
---

# DC 5105 - Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand

Rated under § 4.71a. Body system: Musculoskeletal System.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 100% | Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand |

## Notes

- 1 Also entitled to special monthly compensation.

# Anatomical Loss of One Foot and Loss of Use of One Hand (VA Diagnostic Code 5105)

## Understanding This Rating

Diagnostic Code 5105 addresses a specific and serious combination of injuries: the **anatomical loss of one foot** together with the **loss of use of one hand**. This condition falls under the VA's evaluation of the **Musculoskeletal System** and is rated according to **38 CFR § 4.71a**.

In plain language, this rating applies when a veteran has both lost a foot (anatomical loss) and lost the use of one hand. Because this combination significantly affects a person's ability to function, it is recognized at the highest single rating level available.

## Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 5105, the VA provides one rating level:

| Rating | What It Reflects |
|--------|------------------|
| **100%** | Anatomical loss of one foot and loss of use of one hand |

## Additional Consideration

A veteran evaluated under this diagnostic code is **also entitled to special monthly compensation** (SMC). Special monthly compensation is an additional benefit that may apply on top of the standard disability rating.

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under Diagnostic Code 5105, the VA looks for evidence of **both**:

- **Anatomical loss of one foot** — the actual loss of the foot, and
- **Loss of use of one hand**

Both elements must be present for this rating to apply. Because this evaluation also carries entitlement to special monthly compensation, documentation supporting the loss of the foot and the loss of use of the hand can be important to a complete review of the claim.

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*This information is provided for general educational purposes and reflects the rating criteria as summarized above. It is not legal advice and does not guarantee any particular outcome. Each claim is evaluated individually by the VA.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a