Diagnostic Code 5110 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Amputation of the forearm below the elbow at a level below the insertion of the pronator teres muscle. Rated at 70% for the dominant hand or 60% for the non-dominant hand.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 60% | Non-dominant extremity: amputation below elbow, below pronator teres insertion. Rated at 60%. |
| 70% | Dominant extremity: amputation below elbow, below pronator teres insertion. Rated at 70%. |
Service treatment records or VA medical records documenting the amputation. Operative reports if surgical. Documentation of the specific amputation level. Prosthetic evaluation records. For traumatic amputations, line of duty determination and incident documentation.