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title: "DC 5170 - Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss"
diagnostic_code: "5170"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5170-toes-all-amputation-of-without-metatarsal-loss-or"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T19:41:10.095767Z"
---

# DC 5170 - Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss

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

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Criteria |
| --- | --- |
| 30% | Toes, all, amputation of, without metatarsal loss or transmetatarsal, amputation of, with up to half of metatarsal loss |

# Amputation of All Toes (VA Diagnostic Code 5170)

## Understanding This Condition

Diagnostic Code 5170 falls under the **Musculoskeletal System** and is rated according to **38 CFR § 4.71a**, the VA's schedule for rating disabilities of the musculoskeletal system.

This diagnostic code covers the **amputation of all toes** on a foot. Specifically, it applies to two situations:

- Amputation of all toes **without** loss of the metatarsal bones, or
- A **transmetatarsal amputation** with up to half of the metatarsal loss.

The metatarsals are the long bones in the middle of the foot that connect to the toes. This code addresses the loss of the toes when the metatarsal involvement is limited to no more than half.

## Available Rating Level

Under Diagnostic Code 5170, there is a single rating level:

| Rating | Criteria |
|--------|----------|
| **30%** | Amputation of all toes without metatarsal loss, **or** transmetatarsal amputation with up to half of metatarsal loss |

## What the VA Looks For

When evaluating a claim under this diagnostic code, the VA considers:

- Whether **all toes** on the foot have been amputated.
- Whether the amputation involves the **metatarsal bones**, and if so, the extent of that involvement.
- Specifically, whether the metatarsal loss is limited to **up to half** (which falls under this code).

This information is intended to help you understand how the VA structures ratings for this condition under its published schedule. It is not a promise of any particular outcome. For guidance specific to your situation, consult an accredited representative or the VA directly.

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