TSGLI Loss Standards

12 - 13. Amputation of Toes

When a member loses four toes on the same foot or the member loses one big toe, the member is eligible for a TSGLI benefit for amputation of toes 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.image of metatarsophalangeal joint

*The words “at or above” in the standard refers to the loss being closer to the body.