11 - 12. Amputation of Foot or All Toes on One Foot
When a member loses a foot, or a member loses all toes on the same foot (including big toe), the member is eligible for a TSGLI benefit for amputation of foot if the member meets the following standard:
| If the member suffers... | Or the member suffers... |
|---|---|
Amputation of foot at or above* the ankle |
Amputation of all toes (including the big toe) on the same foot 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: February 22, 2024
