Loss of Middle and Ring Fingers — VA Disability Rating (DC 5135)

Diagnostic Code 5135 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of the middle and ring fingers. Rated at approximately 30% dominant or 20% non-dominant.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
20%Non-dominant extremity: amputation middle and ring fingers. Rated at 20%.
30%Dominant extremity: amputation middle and ring fingers. 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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