Diagnostic Code 5140 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Amputation of the index finger distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint without metacarpal loss. Rated at 20%.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 20% | Amputation distal to PIP joint. Rating of 20% applies. |
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.