Loss of Thumb at Metacarpophalangeal Joint — VA Disability Rating (DC 5124)

Diagnostic Code 5124 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of the thumb at the metacarpophalangeal joint or through the proximal phalanx. Rated at 40% dominant or 30% non-dominant. Loss at this level eliminates opposition function.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
30%Non-dominant extremity: amputation at metacarpophalangeal joint or through proximal phalanx. Rated at 30%.
40%Dominant extremity: amputation at metacarpophalangeal joint or through proximal phalanx. 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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