Diagnostic Code 5127 · 38 CFR §4.71a
Amputation of three fingers of one hand not including the thumb. Rating varies from 40-50% depending on which fingers and hand dominance.
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 40% | Non-dominant extremity: amputation three fingers excluding thumb. Rated at 40%. |
| 50% | Dominant extremity: amputation three fingers excluding thumb. Rated at 50%. |
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.