Diagnostic Code 5126 · 38 CFR §4.71a
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 |
|---|---|
| 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%. |
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.