13. Amputation of four Toes on One Foot, or Amputation of Big Toe Only
When a member loses four toes on the same foot or the member loses one big toe, the member is eligibile for a TSGLI benefit for amputation of the toes (or one big toe) if the member meets the following standard:
| If the member suffers... | Or the member suffers... |
|---|---|
Amputation of four toes (not including the big toe) on one foot at or above* the metatarsophalangeal joint |
Amputation of big toe at or above* the metatarsophalangeal joint |
* The words “at or above” in the standard refers to the loss being closer to the body.
MTP = MetaTarsoPhalangeal joint; between the Metatarsal and Proximal Phalanges
IP = InterPhalangeal joint; between the Proximal Phalanges and Distal Phalanges (only on big toe)
PIP = Proximal InterPhalangeal joint; between Proximal Phalanges and Intermediate Phalanges
DIP = Distal InterPhalangeal joint; between Intermediate Phalanges and Distal Phalanges (all toes other than big toe)
Reviewed/Updated Date: April 14, 2023
