Loss of Middle Finger Distal to PIP Joint — VA Disability Rating (DC 5143)

Diagnostic Code 5143 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of the middle finger distal to the proximal interphalangeal joint. Rated at 20%.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
20%Amputation distal to PIP joint. 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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