VA Diagnostic Code 6207Loss of auricle:
Rated from 10% to 50% under § 4.87. Here is what the VA requires at each level.
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- 50%
Complete loss of both
- 30%
Complete loss of one
- 10%
Deformity of one, with loss of one-third or more of the substance
Loss of Auricle — VA Disability Rating (Diagnostic Code 6207)
Rated under 38 CFR § 4.87 — Impairment of Auditory Acuity
What This Condition Is
The auricle is the visible, external part of the ear — the structure that projects from the side of the head. Under Diagnostic Code 6207, the VA rates disabilities involving the loss of the auricle, whether that means the complete loss of the ear structure or a partial loss with deformity.
This rating falls within the VA's schedule for Impairment of Auditory Acuity (§ 4.87).
Available Rating Levels
The VA assigns a disability percentage based on the extent of the loss:
| Rating | Criteria |
|---|---|
| 50% | Complete loss of both auricles |
| 30% | Complete loss of one auricle |
| 10% | Deformity of one auricle, with loss of one-third or more of the substance |
What the VA Looks For
When evaluating a loss of auricle claim under this code, the VA focuses on:
- How many auricles are affected — whether the loss involves one ear or both.
- The completeness of the loss — a complete loss of both auricles is rated at 50%, while a complete loss of one is rated at 30%.
- The degree of deformity and substance lost — for a single auricle that is deformed rather than completely lost, the VA considers whether one-third or more of the substance has been lost, which supports a 10% rating.
This information is drawn directly from the VA rating schedule for Diagnostic Code 6207. It describes how the condition is rated and is not a guarantee of any specific outcome. Individual evaluations depend on the medical evidence in each case.
These criteria are a rendering of § 4.87, diagnostic code 6207. The official version is the one that governs your rating.
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