Loss of Little Finger at Metacarpal Level — VA Disability Rating (DC 5147)

Diagnostic Code 5147 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of the little finger with metacarpal resection. Rated at 20%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
20%Amputation at metacarpal level. Rating of 20% applies.

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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