Amputation of the index, middle, and ring fingers on one hand.
Medical records documenting the anatomical loss of the index, long, and ring fingers are the most direct evidence for a rating under this code. Operative reports, pathology records, or clinical notes confirming amputation or equivalent loss of all three fingers help establish the diagnosis. A VA or private medical examination that clearly identifies which hand is affected — major or minor — is critical, because the rating differs depending on dominant versus non-dominant hand.
If your condition involves a combination of amputation, ankylosis, or severely limited motion across two or more of these digits rather than outright amputation, records showing the specific joints involved, range-of-motion measurements, and fingertip-to-palm gap measurements support how VA evaluates the overall disability level. Statements from you or people who know you describing how the loss of these three fingers affects your ability to grip, perform work tasks, or manage daily activities can also help VA understand the full extent of the disability.
Conditions that are often caused or made worse by this one. If you have any of these, they may be claimable as secondary service connection.
