Diagnostic Code 6200: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media, Mastoiditis, or Cholesteatoma Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.87
- Rating range
- 10%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Hearing loss and ear conditions
The VA rates Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media, Mastoiditis, or Cholesteatoma under diagnostic code 6200 in 38 CFR § 4.87. The table below is the full set of rating criteria, from the schedule itself, with the evidence factors raters look for at each level.
DC 6200 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | During suppuration, or with aural polyps What raters look foractive suppuration; aural polyps |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Ear Disease. The Ear Disease condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
What happens to Ear Disease appeals at the Board
Claim Raven's analysis of 1,544 decided Board of Veterans' Appeals rulings on Ear Disease, 2021 to 2026. The Ear Disease condition page has the full breakdown, including which evidence types are associated with better outcomes.
Method: each ruling's outcome is read from the order in the Board's published decision and rolled up as granted (including partial grants), denied, or remanded, leaving out dismissals and withdrawals. The data codes the condition the Board ruled on, not the diagnostic code, so these numbers describe Ear Disease appeals generally rather than DC 6200 specifically. Board outcomes describe appealed claims, not initial decisions.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6200?
Diagnostic code 6200 is the VA rating schedule entry for Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media, Mastoiditis, or Cholesteatoma, found in 38 CFR § 4.87. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 6200?
DC 6200 provides ratings of 10%. The percentage depends on which criteria your medical evidence documents, not on the diagnosis alone.
What does the highest rating under DC 6200 require?
The 10% rating for Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media requires: During suppuration, or with aural polyps.
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