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title: "DC 5108 - Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot"
diagnostic_code: "5108"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5108-anatomical-loss-of-one-hand-and-one-foot"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T19:20:01.010940Z"
---

# DC 5108 - Anatomical loss of one hand and one foot

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

## Rating criteria

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

## Notes

- 1 Also entitled to special monthly compensation.

# Anatomical Loss of One Hand and One Foot (Diagnostic Code 5108)

## Understanding This VA Disability Rating

**Body System:** Musculoskeletal System
**Regulation:** 38 CFR § 4.71a
**Diagnostic Code:** 5108

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### What This Condition Covers

Diagnostic Code 5108 addresses the **anatomical loss of one hand and one foot**. "Anatomical loss" refers to the physical loss of the limb itself. This diagnostic code specifically applies when a veteran has lost both one hand and one foot.

### Available Rating Level

Under this diagnostic code, there is a single rating level:

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

### What the VA Looks For

When rating under Diagnostic Code 5108, the VA evaluates whether there is **anatomical loss of one hand and one foot**. Meeting this criterion corresponds to a **100%** disability rating.

### Additional Consideration

- Veterans rated under this diagnostic code are **also entitled to special monthly compensation**.

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*This information is provided for general educational purposes and is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule at 38 CFR § 4.71a. It is not legal advice, and it does not guarantee any particular rating outcome. Each claim is evaluated individually by the VA based on your specific medical evidence.*

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