Diagnostic code
Diagnostic Code 6276: Complete Loss of Sense of Taste Rating Criteria
- CFR section
- 38 CFR § 4.87a
- Rating range
- 10%
- Rating levels
- 1
- Body system
- Other sense organ conditions
The VA rates Complete Loss of Sense of Taste under diagnostic code 6276 in 38 CFR § 4.87a. 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 6276 rating criteria
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 10% | Complete loss of sense of taste What raters look forcomplete loss of taste; anatomical or pathological basis |
Condition guide
The rating criteria are only part of the picture for Loss of Smell / Taste. The Loss of Smell / Taste condition page covers service connection, common evidence problems, secondary conditions, and Board outcome patterns in depth.
Frequently asked questions
What is VA diagnostic code 6276?
Diagnostic code 6276 is the VA rating schedule entry for Complete Loss of Sense of Taste, found in 38 CFR § 4.87a. The VA assigns this code when it rates the condition and applies the criteria listed on this page.
What ratings are possible under DC 6276?
DC 6276 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 6276 require?
The 10% rating for Complete Loss of Sense of Taste requires: Complete loss of sense of taste.
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