Loss of Thumb and One Finger of One Hand — VA Disability Rating (DC 5123)

Diagnostic Code 5123 · 38 CFR §4.71a

What Is It?

Amputation of the thumb and one other finger. Rating varies by which finger is lost and hand dominance. Thumb loss alone accounts for significant functional impairment.

Rating Criteria

RatingCriteria
30%Non-dominant extremity: amputation thumb plus one finger. Rated at 30%.
40%Dominant extremity: amputation thumb plus one finger. 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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