Thumb (DC 5228) | VA Rating Tool

Diagnostic Code5228
CategoryThe Musculoskeletal System
SubcategoryLimitation of Motion of Individual Digits
Also Known AsThumb, hand pain, hand injury, trigger finger, finger locking
CFR Section38 CFR § 4.71a
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Rating Criteria
Rating Criteria
20% With a gap of more than two inches (5.1 cm.) between the thumb pad and the fingers, with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers
10% With a gap of one to two inches (2.5 to 5.1 cm.) between the thumb pad and the fingers, with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers
0% With a gap of less than one inch (2.5 cm.) between the thumb pad and the fingers, with the thumb attempting to oppose the fingers