Amputation of the middle, ring, and little fingers on one hand.
To support a rating under this code, medical records should clearly document the anatomical loss of the long, ring, and little fingers on the same hand, and identify which hand is affected — major or minor. Surgical or operative reports, pathology records, and treatment notes that confirm the loss of these specific fingers are directly relevant. A VA or private medical examination that documents the extent of the amputation and identifies the dominant hand will help establish which rating level applies.
If your claim involves ankylosis or limited motion of these digits rather than complete loss, examination findings should measure the range of motion at each joint, document any gap between the fingertips and the proximal transverse crease of the palm when the fingers are flexed as far as possible, and note whether any joint is fixed in an unfavorable or favorable position. Statements from you or people who know you describing how the loss of these fingers affects your ability to grip, carry, or perform tasks at work and in daily life can help show the full impact of the condition.
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.
