Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6200: Chronic Otitis Media / Ear Infections 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 Otitis Media / Ear Infections 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 infection; polyps; suppuration |
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6200?
Diagnostic code 6200 is the VA rating schedule entry for Chronic Otitis Media / Ear Infections, 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 Otitis Media / Ear Infections requires: During suppuration or with aural polyps.
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Claim Raven is not legal or medical advice and is not an official VA application. Rating criteria are quoted from 38 CFR Part 4; the VA applies them to your specific record.
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