Three digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of DC 5218

Three digits of one hand, unfavorable ankylosis of VA Disability Rating Details

Diagnostic Code5218
CategoryThe Musculoskeletal System
SubcategoryMultiple Digits: Unfavorable Ankylosis
Also Known AsThree digits of one hand
CFR Section38 CFR ยง 4.71a
Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
50% Major (dominant): Thumb and any two fingers
40% Minor (non-dominant): Thumb and any two fingers
40% Major (dominant): Index, long, and ring; index, long, and little; or index, ring, and little fingers
30% Minor (non-dominant): Index, long, and ring; index, long, and little; or index, ring, and little fingers
30% Major (dominant): Long, ring, and little fingers
20% Minor (non-dominant): Long, ring, and little fingers