Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of — VA Rating Criteria (38 CFR DC 5222)
The VA rates Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5222, from 20% to 40% based on the frequency and functional severity of symptoms. The maximum 40% rating requires Thumb and any two fingers; 30. Related conditions in the Musculoskeletal body system share this rating framework.
What are the VA rating criteria for Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of?
Index, long, and ring; index, long, and little; or index, ring, and little fingers; 30
Thumb and any two fingers; 40
Thumb and any two fingers; 30
“Thumb and any two fingers; 40”
How does the VA rate Musculoskeletal conditions?
Common Questions About Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of VA Ratings
What is the VA disability rating for Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of?
The VA rates Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of under Diagnostic Code 5222 at the following tiers: 20%, 30%, 40%. The minimum 20% rating requires: Index, long, and ring; index, long, and little; or index, ring, and little fingers; 30. The maximum 40% rating requires: Thumb and any two fingers; 30.
What is Diagnostic Code 5222?
Diagnostic Code 5222 is the VA rating identifier for Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of within 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a. It defines the specific symptom criteria and percentage thresholds a VA adjudicator uses to assign a disability rating. The diagnostic code is listed on a veteran's rating decision letter.
What is the highest rating for Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of?
The highest schedular rating for Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of under DC 5222 is 40%. This tier requires: Thumb and any two fingers; 30. Veterans who cannot secure substantially gainful employment due to Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of alone or in combination with other service-connected conditions may also qualify for TDIU at the 100% compensation rate under 38 CFR § 4.16.
What 38 CFR section governs Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of ratings?
Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of is rated under 38 CFR 38 CFR § 4.71a, Diagnostic Code 5222. This section is part of the Schedule for Rating Disabilities (38 CFR Part 4) and can be read in full at the eCFR website.
Which conditions are commonly secondary to Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of?
Secondary conditions caused or aggravated by Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of may be ratable under 38 CFR § 3.310. Veterans should work with a VSO or accredited claims agent to document the medical relationship.
What evidence do I need to establish service connection for Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of?
Service connection for Three digits of one hand, favorable ankylosis of requires three elements: (1) a current diagnosis of the condition, (2) an in-service event, injury, or disease that may have caused or aggravated it, and (3) a medical nexus connecting the current diagnosis to that in-service event. A nexus letter from a treating physician or independent medical examiner is the most reliable nexus evidence. C&P exam findings can also establish nexus if adequately documented.
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