Loss of Middle Finger at Metacarpal Level — VA Disability Rating (DC 5141)

Diagnostic Code 5141 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of the middle finger with metacarpal resection. Rated at 30% dominant or 20% non-dominant.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
20%Non-dominant extremity: amputation at metacarpal level. Rated at 20%.
30%Dominant extremity: amputation at metacarpal level. Rated at 30%.

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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