8.5.2 Whole finger impairments
The impairments to the fingers which were compensable under the 1971 Act, and the applicable percentages of the maximum statutory rate, were set out in S39(4):
39(4) The losses and percentages referred to in Subsection (3) are the losses and percentages set out in the following table:
|
Nature of Loss |
% |
|
Loss of thumb |
30 |
|
Loss of forefinger |
20 |
|
Loss of middle finger |
16 |
|
Loss of ring finger |
14 |
|
Loss of little finger |
13 |
Note that certain losses affecting the thumb or fingers are covered under other descriptions:
- total loss of movement of joint of thumb: 'Partial Finger Impairments'
- loss of thumb and four fingers of one hand: 'Arm and Hand Impairments'.
Source URL: https://clik.dva.gov.au/military-compensation-srca-manuals-and-resources-library/permanent-impairment-handbook/ch-8-permanent-impairment-under-1971-act/85-arm-hand-and-finger-impairments-1971-act/852-whole-finger-impairments