---
title: "DC 5163 - With defective stump, thigh amputation recommended"
diagnostic_code: "5163"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5163-with-defective-stump-thigh-amputation-recommended"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T19:39:16.494031Z"
---

# DC 5163 - With defective stump, thigh amputation recommended

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 60% | With defective stump, thigh amputation recommended |

## Notes

- 2 Also entitled to special monthly compensation.

# Defective Stump, Thigh Amputation Recommended (Diagnostic Code 5163)

## Understanding This Rating

Diagnostic Code **5163** falls under the **Musculoskeletal System** and is defined in the federal rating regulations at **§ 4.71a**. It addresses a condition described as: *"With defective stump, thigh amputation recommended."*

This entry applies to a lower-limb amputation stump that is defective to the point that a thigh amputation is recommended.

## Available Rating Level

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

| Rating | What It Reflects |
| ------ | ---------------- |
| **60%** | With defective stump, thigh amputation recommended |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under Diagnostic Code 5163, the VA considers whether the medical evidence supports the described condition: a **defective stump for which thigh amputation is recommended**.

## Additional Note

- A veteran rated under this code **is also entitled to special monthly compensation.**

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*This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule at § 4.71a. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not guarantee any particular rating or outcome.*

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