TSGLI Loss Standards

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.image of matacarpophalangeal joint

*The words “at or above” in the standard refers to the loss being closer to the body.