Index or long finger, limitation of motion DC 5229
Index or long finger, limitation of motion VA Disability Rating Details
| Diagnostic Code | 5229 |
|---|---|
| Category | The Musculoskeletal System |
| Subcategory | Limitation of Motion of Individual Digits |
| Also Known As | Index or long finger |
| CFR Section | 38 CFR § 4.71a |
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Rating Criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | With a gap of one inch (2.5 cm.) or more between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm, with the finger flexed to the extent possible, or; with extension limited by more than 30 degrees |
| 0% | With a gap of less than one inch (2.5 cm.) between the fingertip and the proximal transverse crease of the palm, with the finger flexed to the extent possible, and; extension is limited by no more than 30 degrees |