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DC 5228Musculoskeletal System38 CFR § 4.71a

Thumb, limitation of motion

VA disability rating criteria for Thumb, limitation of motion under Diagnostic Code 5228. The VA assigns ratings of 0%, 10%, 20% based on the severity and functional impact of your condition.

Rating Criteria

0%Disability Rating

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; 0

10%Disability Rating

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; 10

20%Disability Rating

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; 20

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