Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 5284: Foot Injuries, Other Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.71a
- Rating range
- 10% to 40%
- Rating levels
- 4
- Body system
- Musculoskeletal system
The VA rates Foot Injuries, Other under diagnostic code 5284 in 38 CFR § 4.71a. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 5284 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Moderate foot injury What raters look formoderate |
| 20% | Moderately severe foot injury What raters look formoderately severe |
| 30% | Severe foot injury What raters look forsevere |
| 40% | Actual loss of use of the foot What raters look forloss of use |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 5284?
Diagnostic code 5284 is the VA rating schedule entry for Foot Injuries, Other, found in 38 CFR § 4.71a. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 5284?
DC 5284 provides ratings of 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 5284 require?
The 40% rating for Foot Injuries, Other requires: Actual loss of use of the foot.
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Claim Raven is not legal or medical advice and is not an official VA application. Rating criteria are quoted from 38 CFR Part 4; the VA applies them to your specific record.
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