Diagnostic Code 5145 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Amputation of the ring finger at or through the proximal interphalangeal joint. Rated at 20%.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 20% | Amputation at proximal interphalangeal joint. Rating of 20% 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.