10. Amputation of Fingers
When a member loses four fingers on the same hand or the member loses one thumb, the member is eligible for a TSGLI benefit for amputation of fingers if the member meets the following standard:
| If the member suffers... | OR the member suffers... |
|---|---|
Amputation of four fingers on the same hand (not including the thumb) at or above* the metacarpophalangeal joint |
Amputation of thumb at or above* the metacarpophalangeal joint. |
* The words “at or above” in the standard refers to the loss being closer to the body.
MCP = MetaCarpoPhalangeal joint; between the Metacarpal and Proximal Phalanges
IP = InterPhalangeal joint; between the Proximal Phalanges and Distal Phalanges (only on thumb)
PIP = Proximal InterPhalangeal joint; between Proximal Phalanges and Intermediate Phalanges
DIP = Distal InterPhalangeal joint; between Intermediate Phalanges and Distal Phalanges (all fingers other than thumb)
Reviewed/Updated Date: April 14, 2023
