Foot loss of use

To support a 40% rating under this code, medical evidence needs to show that your foot has lost its ability to function for practical purposes. Relevant records include physician notes, VA examination findings, and imaging or test results that document the nature and severity of the foot condition. An examiner's description of your gait, weight-bearing ability, and the degree to which the foot can perform normal movement is particularly relevant. Statements from you or people who know you — describing how the condition affects walking, standing, and daily tasks like working, getting dressed, or moving around your home — can help show the real-world impact. The key question the evidence must address is whether the foot has lost its usefulness as a functioning limb, not merely that it is impaired to some degree.