Loss of Middle, Ring, and Little Fingers — VA Disability Rating (DC 5131)

Diagnostic Code 5131 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of the middle, ring, and little fingers with thumb and index finger remaining. Rated at approximately 40% dominant or 30% non-dominant.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
30%Non-dominant extremity: amputation middle, ring, and little fingers. Rated at 30%.
40%Dominant extremity: amputation middle, ring, and little fingers. Rated at 40%.

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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