---
title: "DC 5230 - Ring or little finger, limitation of motion"
diagnostic_code: "5230"
body_system: "Musculoskeletal System"
cfr_section: "§ 4.71a"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-rating-schedule/musculoskeletal/5230-ring-or-little-finger-limitation-of-motion"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a"
updated: "2026-07-21T19:54:04.086760Z"
---

# DC 5230 - Ring or little finger, limitation of motion

Rated under § 4.71a. Body system: Musculoskeletal System.

## Rating criteria

| Rating | Rating (non-dominant) | Criteria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0% | 0% | 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.

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*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.*

Source: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-4.71a