Loss of use of both hands DC 5109
Loss of use of both hands VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 5109 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Combination of Disabilities |
| Also Known As | Both hands |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 100% | 5109 Loss of use of both hands |
| 60% | With incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 6 weeks during the past 12 months |
| 40% | With incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 4 weeks but less than 6 weeks during the past 12 months |
| 20% | With incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least 2 weeks but less than 4 weeks during the past 12 months |
| 10% | With incapacitating episodes having a total duration of at least one week but less than 2 weeks during the past 12 months |