Long and ring finger loss

To support a rating under this code, medical records should document the nature of the loss — whether it is anatomical amputation or loss of use — of both the long and ring fingers. Surgical reports, imaging, and physical examination findings that confirm the extent and character of the loss are relevant. If the condition involves ankylosis rather than amputation, examination findings should show which joints are fixed, the degree of any remaining flexion, and whether a gap of more than or no more than two inches exists between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm. Records identifying which hand is your major or minor hand are also useful. Statements from you or people who know you that describe how the loss affects grip, daily tasks, or your ability to work can help show the functional impact.