Loss of Four Fingers of One Hand (Not Thumb) — VA Disability Rating (DC 5126)

Diagnostic Code 5126 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of all four fingers (index, middle, ring, little) of one hand with the thumb remaining. Rated at 60% dominant or 50% non-dominant.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
50%Non-dominant extremity: amputation all four fingers excluding thumb. Rated at 50%.
60%Dominant extremity: amputation all four fingers excluding thumb. Rated at 60%.

Evidence Needed

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.

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