VA Disability Rating for Ring or little finger, limitation of motion (DC 5230)

Body system: Musculoskeletal SystemRegulation: 38 CFR § 4.71aDBQ: DBQ MUSC Hand and Fingers

This diagnostic code covers limited movement of the ring finger or the little finger. The rating schedule gives one rating under this code: 0% for any limitation of motion, on either hand. A 0% rating recognizes the condition as service-connected, but it does not pay monthly compensation by itself.

Rating levels

  • 0% — You qualify if you have any amount of limited movement in your ring finger or little finger compared to normal. This includes being unable to fully bend, straighten, or move your finger in any direction, even if the limitation is minor. Any measurable restriction in your finger's range of motion counts for this rating.
  • 0% — You qualify if you have any amount of limited movement in your ring finger or little finger compared to normal. This includes being unable to fully bend, straighten, or move your finger in any direction, even if the limitation is minor. Any measurable restriction in your finger's range of motion counts for this rating.

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