Diagnostic Code 5109 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Loss of use (not necessarily anatomical amputation) of both hands. This means the hands are so impaired that no effective function remains. Rated equivalently to anatomical loss.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | Amputation functional loss equivalent to amputation. Rating of 100% applies. |
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.