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My sister has recently had the index and middle fingers of her left hand accidently cut off (but shes right handed). is that considered a disability?

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Impairment: Your sis is impaired with the use of her left hand due to loss,of use of some fingers. Unless she was a concert pianist or violinist and used this hand for her profession,,she has no,disability.

Answered 11/16/2014

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A member asked:

My sister has recently had the index and middle fingers of her left hand accidently cut off (but shes right handed). is that considered a disability?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

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