VA Diagnostic Code 5230Ring or little finger, limitation of motion
A single 0% rating under § 4.71a. Here is what the VA requires for it.
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- 0%0% non-dominant
Any limitation of motion
Ring or Little Finger — Limitation of Motion (VA Diagnostic Code 5230)
Understanding how the VA rates limited motion in your ring or little finger.
What This Condition Covers
Diagnostic Code 5230 addresses limitation of motion of the ring finger or little finger. This condition falls under the Musculoskeletal System and is rated according to § 4.71a of the VA rating schedule.
In plain terms, this rating applies when the ring finger or little finger cannot move through its full, normal range of motion.
Available Rating Levels
The rating schedule for this diagnostic code provides a single level:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 0% | Any limitation of motion |
For the non-dominant (minor) extremity, the rating is also 0%.
A 0% rating is a recognized, non-compensable evaluation. It acknowledges that a service-connected condition exists, even where the rating schedule assigns no percentage.
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating this condition, the VA considers:
- Any limitation of motion in the ring finger or little finger.
- Which hand is affected — the schedule addresses both the dominant and the non-dominant (minor) extremity, with the same 0% level applying to the non-dominant side.
This information is drawn directly from VA Diagnostic Code 5230 under § 4.71a. It is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or a prediction of any individual claim outcome.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.71a, diagnostic code 5230. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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